Cyrstal Reports 2008 seeing SQL Server DATE field as STRING

did you try just formating the field as a date? right click on the box and choose format

Or is there something in particular you are trying to do to it that is being prevented?

Verify the database

yes, I have verified the database.  I have even created a brand new report on the 2008 version with just that one table and it shows as STRING.  

I dont want to format as then it want work in the 11.5 version.

there has to be a setting in the options or just service pack fix for this. Currently on 12.4.0.966

Are you using a view or stored procedure ?

Did you try and confirm it would not work right in the 11.5 version?

I am using ODBC SQL driver and connecting directly to table.  No I did not verify it woudl not work in 11.5 if I format the field.

What version of Crystal was the report built in?

Try opening it is CR XI then saving to a NEW report name

mlmcc

when you verify the database the report will detect that the field is different and will ask you to map it to another field. Did you see anything like this ?

yes, when I open in 2008 it has be map. Of coure it does not find as same type and I have to map to string field.

When you see the map button you should uncheck the check box for the type. Then you will see the date field. If you map the field to a string field it will assume it is string

change the  ODBC connection  to SQL SERVER NATIVE CLIENT 10.

The new SQL Server connection type is an updated driver that older versions of Crystal Reports do not recognize

currently i only see SQL Server as an option on the server.

how do i get option for NATIVE SQL server client?