Retrieving a DateTime value from a DataRow (C#)

Question

How can I get DateTime value in C# from row, the current code is giving me error any help is appreciated, the data is coming in from progress database:

Answer 1

I would recommend using DateTime.Parse() if the row is returning a string for that index.

 string prodCode = r["PRD-CDE"].ToString(),statCode = r["STAT"].ToString();
 DateTime firstIssueDate = DateTime.Parse(r["FISS"].ToString());
 DateTime endIssueDate = DateTime.Parse(r["EISS"].ToString());

You could also use TryParse depending on your needs.