Schedule of Future Minimum Maturities of Operating Lease Liabilities (Details) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Leases
2022	$ 2,656
2023	2,432
2024	1,844
2025	1,423
2026
Thereafter
Total lease payments	8,355
Less imputed interest	(426)
Total operating lease liabilities	$ 7,929

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