Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (Details)	Apr. 30, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Non-current portion of capital lease obligations, a blended interest rate (percent)	5.50%

A blended interest rate of non-current portion of capital lease obligations

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