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Allowance for Credit Losses (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Apr. 27, 2013
Allowance for Credit Losses [Abstract]  
Analysis of allowance for credit losses
The following is an analysis of the allowance for credit losses related to our notes receivable as of April 27, 2013, and April 28, 2012:

 
      
(Amounts in thousands)
 
4/27/2013
  
4/28/2012
 
Beginning balance
 
$
1,537
  
$
2,067
 
Recoveries
  
(73
)
  
(38
)
Write-offs
  
—
   
(1,231
)
Provision for credit losses
  
522
   
825
 
Currency effect
  
—
   
(86
)
Ending balance
 
$
1,986
  
$
1,537