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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail 1) | 6 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2018
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date: 2018-10-01 |
Company And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, explanation | Company expects to recognize a little over half over the next twelve months, with the balance recognized thereafter

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