>>>>I am trying to implement the VFP 5 ActiveX Date/Time picker for the first time and the refresh is generating an error '0x80020005 Type Mismatch'.
>>>>Initially, I used a date/time field as the control source with date() in the actual table, then I switched to a character containing '2001/09/29'.
>>>>Can anyone offer any advice?
>>>>TIA.
>>>
>>>Allan,
>>>It doesn't accept other than datetime. Directly binding it is problematic. Use an intermediate textbox IMHO (assigning value would be via DTPicker.object.value not DTPicker.value).
>>>Cetin
>>
>>Cetin,
>>
>>As you can see, I am new at this ActiveX:(!
>>I do not see a 'value' property in the list of properties.
>
>Allan,
>Yes in PEM sheet it doesn't exist. But it has a value property. You can see it has a value property :
>-Righclick and select 'Dtpicker properties'
>or :
>-Click F1 on it and in online help check its properties.
>or :
>-Put a textbox control on a form and datetimepicker control (dtpicker). 2 commandbuttons
>1st commandbuttonclick :
>ThisForm.Text1.Value = ThisForm.dtpicker.object.value
>2nd button click :
>ThisForm.dtpicker.object.value = thisform.text1.value
>
>FWIW Dtpicker control is a sucker to use with VFP. Monthview is more controllable. For a sample download and check FoxyClasses samples.
>Cetin

Cetin,

Tks for the clarification. I will follow your advice.