Description

This command will perform a currency conversion.

Syntax

curr <value> <source_currency> in <target_currency>
curr <type_of_rate>:<value> <source_currency> in <target_currency>
$ <value> <source_currency> in <target_currency> 
$ <type_of_rate>:<value> <source_currency> in <target_currency>  

As a default, currency rate type “M” is used. However, you can specify a different <type_of_rate> if desired and configured in your system.

Examples

• Convert 100 Euro to US Dollars:
  $ 100 eur in usd
• Convert 100 US Dollars to Canadian Dollars using rate type “D”:
  $ D:100 usd in cad

Technical Details

The command uses standard function module CONVERT_TO_FOREIGN_CURRENCY to perform the conversion and therefore depends on the proper configuration of currencies and conversion factors.