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Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed for Internal Use (Detail Textuals) (Computer Software Developed For Internal Use, USD $) | 9 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2013 | Jan. 31, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Capitalized cost of development of software for internal use | $ 1,546,000 | $ 2,992,000
Development costs for the digital production software project | 1,444,000 | 1,876,000
Development costs related to a new fulfillment system | 102,000 | 1,116,000
Amortization expense | $ 937,000 | $ 191,000
Minimum |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Expected useful life of the asset | 3 years |
Maximum |  |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Expected useful life of the asset | 5 years |

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