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+ | CATS uses several ways to find the exchange rate for currencies. | ||
===Positions on the Exchange=== | ===Positions on the Exchange=== | ||
+ | You can set up default rates on a daily or monthly basis for CATS to use with currencies. This is done by adding these rates as positions in the **Positions on the Exchange** area. | ||
+ | Starting from the main menu, go to **Exchange Trades** > **Positions on the Exchange**. | ||
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+ | This is a list of positions currently active in CATS that are used to value material, or, for our purposes, currencies. | ||
+ | Next, select **Add** from the toolbar menu to create a new position for the currency. | ||
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+ | Enter details about the new exchange position here: | ||
+ | * Enter the **Exchange** as **'' | ||
+ | * Enter the **Product** as **'' | ||
+ | * Enter a position date. | ||
+ | * Choose **Not an option** from the drop-down menu. | ||
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+ | When finished, click **Apply** to continue. CATS will display the list of positions again. Select **Exit** to leave this area. | ||
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===Rates on Contract Items=== | ===Rates on Contract Items=== | ||
+ | Currency rates can be entered on fixed prices and differentials on individual contract items. This helps CATS calculate the default currency amount. | ||
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+ | <note tip>You can enter either a fixed currency rate **OR** use a currency position you have already added in the system. </ | ||
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+ | While reviewing a contract item, choose **Price$** from the menu to change the fixed price on the contract item. | ||
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+ | Enter a currency code in the **'' | ||
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+ | Choose **Save** from the menu above to save and continue. CATS will display the currency rate to be used in the P&L box above. | ||
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+ | When viewing the list of contract items, you can also see which currency the item is priced in. | ||
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+ | To change the differential price, select **Dffntl$**. | ||
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+ | Enter a currency code in the **'' | ||
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+ | Pick **Save** from the menu to apply and continue. | ||
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+ | CATS will display the rate you have selected. | ||
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===Rates on Invoices=== | ===Rates on Invoices=== | ||
===Rates on Broker Commissions=== | ===Rates on Broker Commissions=== |