It's relative easy to solve your problem. If you are using
clipper version 5.2e (the "e" compilation is important)
then use the rdd system (replaceable database driver) clipper's system
to index your table.

This way
use "yourtable" VIA DBFCDX
INDEX ON (EQUIVALENT EXPRESSION TO L2BIN CLIPPER'S FUNCTION) TO FILE.CDX
USE (CLOSE YOUR TABLE)

So, when you open yourtable on VFP, you can: SET INDEX TO FILE.CDX,
because clippers rdd CDX driver generates foxpro version 2.5 cdx files

I hope this helps.