Currencies
Currencies are part of the market context applied to a project or price list. Darwin tracks which currency applies to each priced component, enabling multi-currency projects and exchange-rate-aware comparisons.
Why Currencies Matter
Section titled “Why Currencies Matter”- Multi-market pricing — work with suppliers and price lists in different currencies
- Exchange-rate awareness — refresh exchange rates to keep estimates current
- Traceable price context — preserve the currency basis when comparing estimates across time or region
How Currencies Work
Section titled “How Currencies Work”Each material, labor rate, and expense in a price list is denominated in a specific currency. A project can reference price lists in different currencies, and Darwin tracks the exchange rates between them.
The Refresh Exchange Rates action automatically fetches updated rates and recalculates all currency-dependent items. This is especially useful for international suppliers or cross-border workflows.
Best Practices
Section titled “Best Practices”- Keep project currency explicit
- Review exchange-rate assumptions when pricing changes materially
- Refresh exchange rates before finalizing a proposal or requesting approval
- Use the same currency convention across related price lists for consistency
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