changing a typed dataset field type <p>I have a project, within which I have two classes, one is an enumeration, that descends from Byte.This class is called Status. The other class , is a TypedDataSet. It is in the same namespace of the enumeration class. I try to change the type of one field of this typed dataset, that by now is Byte, to Status. But I get the following error from VIsual Studio( 2008):" Field type changing Column requires a valid DataType". I have done this operation in other project, so I don't understand this error, besides Status enumeration members are byte too.. this is the code: @Hogan. Here is the enumeration Status:</p> <pre><code>namespace LinQToDataset { public enum Status : byte { Created, Accepted, Fixed, Reopened, Closed, } } </code></pre> <p>And here is the field of the typed dataset whose type I want to change to Status(instead of byte). The field is called Status as well: </p> <pre><code>[global::System.Diagnostics.DebuggerNonUserCodeAttribute()] public byte Status { get { return ((byte)[this.tableDefect.StatusColumn])); } set { this[this.tableDefect.StatusColumn] = value; } } </code></pre> <p>an anyone help me please?</p>