| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2402402 - Disclosure - Customer Receivables (Components Of Customer Receivables) (Details) (http://www.americanwoodmark.com/role/CustomerReceivablesComponentsOfCustomerReceivablesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000794619 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Receivables [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-04-30 | 2015-04-30 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | ||
Gross customer receivables | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | ( | ( |
Allowance for returns and discounts | ( | ( |
Net customer receivables | 55,813,000 | 46,142,000 |