In the Cash Flow Dates window using the fields and buttons at the top of the window you can change the general instrument definition. For example, you can change the start date, end date, payment frequency, stub settings, etc.
Any change you make to the general input data for the leg immediately disables the coupons. That is, the coupons are grayed out, and you must then click the Calculate button to recalculate the coupons and their results.
When you then accept these changes in the Swap Cash Flow Dates window the system automatically updates the relevant fields in the pricing page.
To change the general instrument definition:
| 1. | In the pricing page, define the instrument. |
| 2. | Click the Cash Flow & Dates button. |
| 3. | In the Cash Flow Dates window at the top of the window change the instrument’s general definition as required. |
| 4. | Click Calculate to implement this change for the underlying coupons. The coupons are updated as necessary. |
| 5. | Click Accept to save these changes for this instrument. |