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>>But the problem I am having is that I have to pass the variable m.ldDate to the function that actually calls SQL Server (using SPT). I am trying to find a way to create a built-in string that includes the Date Variable without having to pass the variable.
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>Well there are individuals doing that which some I respect but I don't want to be part of "SQL injection" crimes:) Pass the variable and use parameters. If you insist on passing a string:
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>cast(dateString as datetime)
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>is cross compatible (VFP and SQL server both recognize it).
>Cetin
Thank you, Cetin. I don't know what you mean by "SQL injection", I am only SQL Server newbie. And I will see how using CAST() can help me create one-string approach that will work for either SQL Server or VFP. Passing date variable as a parameter right now is not attractive approach.
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