Business Segment Information (Schedule of Net Sales To External Customers By Country Of Domicile) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016	Jul. 31, 2017	Jul. 31, 2016
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales to external customers	$ 556,000	$ 514,700	$ 1,577,500	$ 1,448,200
United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales to external customers	235,300	227,800	694,800	656,000
Europe
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales to external customers	200,600	182,800	544,500	505,800
Rest of world
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total net sales to external customers	$ 120,100	$ 104,100	$ 338,200	$ 286,400