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Revenue Recognition, Contracts with Customers - Remaining Performance Obligations included in Contract Liability (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2023 | Apr. 30, 2022
Revenue, Performance Obligation Satisfied over Time [Abstract] |  |
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount | $ 522,100 |
Increase in Contract liabilities | 24,582 | $ 31,135
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-05-01 |  |
Revenue, Performance Obligation Satisfied over Time [Abstract] |  |
Remaining performance obligations excluding sales return reserve | $ 480,100 |
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period | 12 months |
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-05-01 |  |
Revenue, Performance Obligation Satisfied over Time [Abstract] |  |
Remaining performance obligations excluding sales return reserve | $ 17,400 |
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, expected timing of satisfaction, period |  |

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