conversion of a varchar data type to a datetime data type resulted in an out-of-range value c#

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I am trying to insert the date into a data table using a datetimepicker, this particular column's data as been specified as datetime. When ever I run my project I get this error:

" conversion of a varchar data type to a datetime data type resulted in an out-of-range value"

Here is my sql command:

'" + Convert.ToDateTime(MyDateTimePicker.Text) + "'

Posted 13-Feb-14 8:42am

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Richard C Bishop 13-Feb-14 14:57pm

Have you tried using MyDateTimePicker.Value?

1Future 13-Feb-14 15:06pm

yessir i have indeed .. still no luck

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OriginalGriff · Answer 1 · 2014-02-13T08:58:00

Stop doing that! Why use a DateTimePicker that returns a DateTime directly, and then rely on the user-dependant string it generates?

And never concatenate strings to form an SQL command - use parameterised queries instead. Concatenation can leave you wide open to SQL Injection which can damage or destroy your database - not in this case, but it's a good principle to use parameters at all times. In this case, you problem will go away as well:

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SqlCommand cmd = new SqlCommand("INSERT INTO MyTable (myDateColumn) VALUES (@DT)", con);
cmd.Parameters.AddWithValue("@DT", MyDateTimePicker.Value);