Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 26, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 234,875	$ 263,873
Accounts receivable, net	1,249,734	1,229,083
Inventories	1,366,020	1,415,455
Other current assets	260,978	247,666
Total current assets	3,111,607	3,156,077
Property, plant and equipment, net	890,072	832,862
Other intangible assets, net	498,494	589,224
Goodwill	1,481,494	1,382,358
Deferred income taxes	51,983	67,101
Other non-current assets	154,852	114,881
Total assets	6,188,502	6,142,503
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	59,872	65,316
Trade accounts payable	434,890	452,236
Employee compensation and benefits	108,651	156,867
Advance payments and progress billings	590,743	669,792
Accrued warranties	83,691	100,646
Other accrued liabilities	292,691	322,813
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,581	13,147
Total current liabilities	1,582,119	1,780,817
Long-term obligations	1,309,775	1,306,625
Accrued pension costs	254,432	335,813
Other liabilities	165,163	142,059
Total liabilities	3,311,489	3,565,314
Shareholders’ equity	2,877,013	2,577,189
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 6,188,502	$ 6,142,503