If you've done a couple cube based reports, you've run into the issue of the dates being in string format. Because the dates are strings inside your cube, you can't use the neat little date picker control reporting services gives you for datetime parameters. While you as a developer may understand this issue, your "tech savvy" end users may not. Fret no more. Here is a quick and easy way to use the built in date picker control for parameters in your MDX reports. 1) In the Report Data pane of BID...
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