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Revenue Recognition, Contracts with Customers, Remaining Performance Obligations included in Contract Liability (Details) $ in Millions | Apr. 30, 2021 USD ($)
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Remaining Performance Obligations [Abstract] |
Remaining performance obligations | $ 565.0
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-05-01 |
Remaining Performance Obligations [Abstract] |
Remaining performance obligations excluding sales return reserve | $ 507.4
Expected timing of satisfaction, period | 12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-05-01 |
Remaining Performance Obligations [Abstract] |
Remaining performance obligations excluding sales return reserve | $ 19.6
Expected timing of satisfaction, period |

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