Formatting a Date Parameter Field

I created a Date/Time Parameter because the column is date/time. However, I only want the used to have to input the date portion. I know I can create the parameter as a Date but it returns a negative records even though there are records that meets the criteria. I know I have done this before, but for the life of me I cannot remember how I did it.
Can someone refresh my memory.
Thanks.
Herbie

I found a way to get round this, here goes.
Create a new Parameter
Change Type to Date Time
Select Expert
Select your date time field and set it equal to parameter
In the parameter fields right click on parameter and select edit.
Change the type from Date Time to Date
Select any range values etc at this point because they will reset when you change from date time to date.

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> Hi
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