>Michelle,
>
>The problem with not "finding" the index is a classic problem of not having enough file handles. Here's what happens:
>
>1. Let's say your file handles limit is 40 (I think that's Netware's default)
>2. You have 39 files open and attempt to open myfile.dbf which has myfile.cdx associated with it.
>3. FoxPro opens myfile.dbf, but can't open the cdx because there are no more file handles. You would expect an error message, but FoxPro just happily opens the dbf and goes on as if nothing is wrong.
>4. You shut everything down and do it again and it works because there aren't as many files open when you get to the point where you open myfile.dbf.


That's the best explanation I've heard yet. Someone suggested filehandles, but didn't explain why. I'm going to call their IS department and see if they can up the number.

Thanks!