SSRS parameter date/time properties

Hello,
I wanted to see if someone could help me with a SSRS parameter issue.
I’m using parameters to create user defined @BeginDate and @EndDate for the report.
I’m formatting the parameter properties as a Date/Time format to get calendar controls in the report.
The problem I’m having is the ‘date field’ in underlying data set is formatted as (char(8), not null).
I believe this is causing problems with the Date/Time format in SSRS parameter properties.
The data field would look like this 20500401.
Is there any way that someone could show me how to format my @BeginDate and @EndDate in my dataset query to work with the SSRS parameter properties Date/Time format?
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
x

Hi Tracy,
The dates aren't field that are in my SSRS dataset. They filters in query though
Originally my query was before I added parameters:
...Where TRANS_DATE between '20140101' and '20140331'
After adding parameters:
....Where TRANS_DATE between @BeginDate and @EndDate
Is there anyway that I could convert the TRANS_DATE field in my dataset query to work with SSRS Date/Time format instead?
If I was returning the TRANS_DATE field in my dataset I think I could use your expression in the filter.
Thanks,
x

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