Stock-Based Compensation (Stock-Based Compensation Expense Allocated) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2017	Apr. 30, 2016	Apr. 30, 2015
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense, before income taxes	$ 3,469	$ 3,609	$ 3,497
Cost Of Sales And Distribution [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense, before income taxes	665	608	518
Selling And Marketing Expense [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense, before income taxes	1,066	1,079	954
General And Administrative Expense [Member]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense, before income taxes	$ 1,738	$ 1,922	$ 2,025