.ndx file extension

.ndx

dBase non-maintained index file. A .ndx file contains a non-maintained index for dBase.

.ndx files are known as non-maintained because dBase does not automatically update the index as records are inserted, deleted or updated. To maintain the index the application (or user) had to issue a "REINDEX" command.

.ndx files were widely used on dBase I, dBase II and dBase III, but have been replaced by the user of managed-indexes (.mdx files) introduced with dBase IV.

For more information see:

• www.geocities.com/geoff_wass/dBASE/GaryWhite/dBASE/FAQ/qmndx.htm - Comparison of the relative advantages and disadvantages of .mdx and .ndx files.

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