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Define the Currency Used in Calculations

Use the General tab on the Options dialog box to define the default currency that is used in your calculations.

Note: You can convert any Euro-based currency entry to the equivalent amount in another Euro-based currency. When you change from one base currency to another, the entries in Open Workbench do not convert. Conversions only occur for display purposes.

To set the currency options

  1. Select "Preferences" from the application menu at the top left.

    The General tab on the Options dialog box opens.

  2. Complete the following fields:
    Default Currency

    Defines the currency code used in calculations.

    Default: USD

    Note: When using USD (United States Dollars), you cannot convert the currency entries to another currency.

    Warn When Reading or Writing Different Currencies

    Defines whether a warning will appear when you open a project that uses different currency settings from the base currency.

    Default: Selected

  3. Click OK.