David,

Yes, the REFERENCES clause is required.

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Hmmm...I'm not sure exactly what it does in the DBC...
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What is wrong with using INDEX ON command?

>I need to clarify this post:
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>1) I am working with a FREE TABLE. I want to add an index tag using alter table.
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>2) I am not sure this accomplishes what I want - I want to just create a tag. I don't need to set up a relationship betwen tables.
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>3)I see an example in the help that says:
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>ALTER TABLE orders;
> ADD FOREIGN KEY cust_id TAG cust_id REFERENCES customer
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>I guess the references clause is required, and sets up a relationship between the two tables? When I add the references clause - I get the error that non-dbc tables are not supported.
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>>Instead of opening my table inventory, and then executing:
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>>index on kit tag kit
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