You create a bitmap join index from the table property sheet as follows:
        
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                Open the property sheet of a table and click the Join Index tab.
            
 
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                Click the Insert a Row or the Add a Row tool to create a new bitmap join index associated with the table.
            
 
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                Click the Properties tool to display the new bitmap join index property sheet. The Base table box is initialized with the selected table.