Shape file dbf import link

[Exodus]

My problem is i am trying to get an ESRI shape file dbf to import or link in to access.

When i try to link it fails because i do not have the ndx file.

When I import it says it can't find the object.

The purpose is to build upon the dbf because i need more display info.

 

[Exodus]

Ok so I opened the dbf with excel and saved as an excel file then imported into access, manipulated the data and exported it out as dbf from access.
All worked fine.