Data Table Column DataType Change in Data Set

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I want to change Datatype in datatable column in DataSet. When dataset is fill .
how can i change this datatype .I need data type change after fill dataset. is it possible .if yes pls help me.

DataSet ds = new DataSet();
ds = attendanceRepository.GetDailyLateAttendanceReport(date);
//ds.WriteXml("D:/DailyLateAttendanceReport.xml");
System.Web.HttpContext.Current.Session["rptSource"] = ds;

I retrive datetime data from database as varchar. but now i change datatype that datetime

Posted 14-Nov-12 0:01am

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__TR__ · Answer 1 · 2012-11-14T01:08:00

Solution 1

You cannot change the DataType of a DataColumn after populating it with data.
Refer these similar threads for alternate approach
change datatype of a datatable object in c#[^]
How To Change DataType of a DataColumn in a DataTable[^]

Posted 14-Nov-12 1:08am

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Updated 14-Nov-12 1:10am

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