UT-C Re-Index File

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UT-C Re-Index File
There may be instances where the data file key structure is corrupted and file handler problems result. This may occur from a static discharge, a power failure, or the physical disk may be damaged. You may be able to recover the data file by re-indexing.
If you are in an entry program and data does not respond in a normal fashion (such as when entering a item number you get the wrong description or data appears to be missing), this often can be corrected through re-indexing. BTrieve Status 2 Error can also often be corrected by reindexing the file in question.
WARNING: DO NOT REINDEX A FILE WHILE OTHER USERS ARE ON THE SYSTEM. If the re-index process gets interrupted, you will not be able to recover the file. WE STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU MAKE A BACKUP OF ANY FILE BEFORE REINDEXING so it can be restored, if necessary.

For a listing of file names, see File Names.