>>>>So, I guess the question is, should I be using this index, and if so, how do
>>>>I close the index (which is done with INDEX ON dShot TAG dShot)?
>>>Try deleting the tag before the view is closed.
>>Duh -- index on fieldname to index to create an IDX instead. Keep track of the
>>index name then delete it whn no longer needed.
>
>What was wrong with your first answer? :-)

Since a cursor is temporary file, when you Set Index To the .IDX file is automatically deleted, as well as when you close the view.

I re-read your question, and I thought the error was occurring before you could actually utilize the index.