Using the Currency Exchange Calculator

This section discusses how to convert amounts using the currency exchange calculator.

Page Used to Convert Amounts Using the Currency Exchange Calculator

Page Name	Definition Name	Usage
Currency Exchange Calculator Page	CURRENCY_EXCHNG_PN	Calculate currency exchange between currencies. This tool enables you to select a rate type other than the base currency, but does not enable you to override the exchange rate.

Currency Exchange Calculator Page

Use the Currency Exchange Calculator page (CURRENCY_EXCHNG_PN) to calculate currency exchange between currencies.

This tool enables you to select a rate type other than the base currency, but does not enable you to override the exchange rate.

Navigation:

• Set Up <Product Line>, and then Foundation Tables, and then Currency and Market Rates, and then Currency Exchange Calculator

• Set Up <Product Line>, and then Common Definitions, and then Currency, and then Currency Exchange Calculator

This example illustrates the fields and controls on the Currency Exchange Calculator page. You can find definitions for the fields and controls later on this page.

Field or Control	Description
From Amount	The currency exchange is based on the from amount that you enter and the current exchange rate set up on the Market Rate page. See Defining Market Rates.
From Currency Code	Select the currency code from which to calculate the exchange amount.
To Currency Code	Select the currency code to which to calculate the exchange amount.
Exchange Rate Type	Select the type of exchange rate to use for this calculation.
Converted Amount	Click the Calculate button to calculate the amount and display it in this field.