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In a message dated 98-02-08 21:50:59 EST, jsemmons@xxxxxxxxxxxx writes:

> Copy out all and delete the 40bonn.dat file. Don't delete the 40bonn.idx
>  file. This is your portfolio and all names. Scary I know. But then paste
>  all back in this will consolidate all previously deleted contracts. If this
>  sound scary make a back up of your .dat file with and x copy first. Call
>  omega for confirmation and details.

This is not correct.  The 40bonn.idx is an index of the 40bonn.dat.   If you
leave the 40bonn.dat and delete the idx file it will be rebuilt when you open
the server.   If you follow what Omega said to do you will be fine.  I have
usually moved the file I copied out back to the appropiate place and renamed
it 40bonn.dat.    The backup is a good idea in any case.

                    Pete