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How do I add a new foreign exchange rate?

Example: To add a new rate for US dollars (USD) to Euro (EUR)

1. Select 'USD' in the 'From Currency' the drop down list. (NOTE: if you have set your default currency in the general properties file then this will default to your main default currency)
2. Select 'EUR' in the 'To Currency' drop down list.
3. The 'Purpose' field can be left blank or you can select 'Internal Conversion' or 'External Conversion' from the drop down list
4. Enter the exchange rate in the 'Rate' field (eg 0.72883) 
5. Click the 'Update Foreign Currency Rates' button

The new foreign exchange rate will be displayed.

NOTE: The start date and time of the new rate will be the current date and time.

How do I update an existing foreign exchange rate?

NOTE: Existing foreign exchange rates do not get updated - instead the existing rate is expired and a new one created. However you can currently create 3 different foreign exchange conversions by using the 'Purpose' field to distinguish them.

Example: To 

How do I delete / expire a foreign exchange rate?

NOTE: Existing foreign exchange rates cannot be deleted via the current exchange rates screen. Currently rates can be expired by adding a new exchange rate for the same currency conversion and purpose. ?