Number database field treated as String in formula when using 64bit runtime

Hey just a quick shout out to those with the above problem or those following the now "closed but unanswered" thread by the same name - if you're getting "A string is required here" error messages after switching over to the 64-bit runtime, or other weird loss of formatting issues, then try turning off the "Verify on First Refresh" or "Verify Stored Procedures on First Refresh" options in File | Report Options... as the case may be.

Previous post was here.
Number database field treated as String in formula when using 64bit runtime
Thanks for the find ezachman.

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Has anyone been able to answer this question?
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