Currencies List View

This view shows all the currencies that can be used in transactions.

Overview

How currencies work in each module is explained on Currency Reference.


Warning

Before adding a currency, make sure it is activated by QuickEasy. Otherwise, no exchange rates are available.

Currencies tab listing the currencies available for transactions, with their codes and exchange rates
Currencies Interface

Navigation Example

Main Menu > Setup > Accounting > Currencies (tab)

Buttons Explained

Button Description
Add/EditAdds a currency or edits the currencies.
SaveSaves any changes.
Actions

The options are:

  • Change Local Currency: Lets you select a different currency as the local currency.
  • Update Currencies: Updates the Exchange Rates (needed when a new currency is created).
OutputExport: Exports the list in .xlsx, .htm or .csv format.
MenuLayout

Fields Explained

Info

Fields marked in blue (✎) can be edited.

Field Description
Top RowWhen you click Add/Edit (button), the top row becomes editable so that you can add a currency.
IDA system-generated number for the currency.
CodeThe internationally recognised code for the currency (e.g. EUR).
DescriptionThe currency’s description (e.g. Euro).
Major

The name of the notes or major currency (e.g. Euros).

This name is used to write the amounts in words on forms such as invoices.

Minor

The name of the coins or minor currency (e.g. Cents).

This name is used to write the amounts in words on forms such as invoices.

Local

A checkbox. If checked, the currency becomes the local currency.

Only one currency can be the local currency at any time.

Local Currency > CURThe amount of foreign currency that one unit of the local currency can buy.
CUR > Local CurrencyThe amount of local currency that one unit of the foreign currency can buy.
CreatedThe date on which the currency was created.
@ (Time Created)The time at which the currency was created.
UpdatedThe date on which the currency was last updated.
Updated By

The user who last updated the currency.

Blank if the currency was updated automatically.

@ (Time Updated)The time at which the currency was last updated.
Widget

A context menu (also opened by right-clicking an entry).

Lets you delete the currency if it is unused. A currency used in transactions or in item prices cannot be deleted: a “Delete Failed.” message names where it is used.

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