Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 26, 2013	Oct. 26, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 486,050	$ 263,873
Accounts receivable, net	1,114,483	1,229,083
Inventories	1,248,801	1,415,455
Other current assets	250,802	247,666
Total current assets	3,100,136	3,156,077
Property, plant and equipment, net	893,326	832,862
Other intangible assets, net	492,751	589,224
Goodwill	1,479,880	1,382,358
Deferred income taxes	36,569	67,101
Other non-current assets	186,575	114,881
Total assets	6,189,237	6,142,503
Current liabilities:
Short-term notes payable, including current portion of long-term obligations	60,156	65,316
Trade accounts payable	405,900	452,236
Employee compensation and benefits	123,995	156,867
Advance payments and progress billings	488,563	669,792
Accrued warranties	84,941	100,646
Other accrued liabilities	349,792	322,813
Current liabilities of discontinued operations	11,581	13,147
Total current liabilities	1,524,928	1,780,817
Long-term obligations	1,269,352	1,306,625
Accrued pension costs	236,988	335,813
Other liabilities	154,627	142,059
Total liabilities	3,185,895	3,565,314
Shareholders’ equity	3,003,342	2,577,189
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 6,189,237	$ 6,142,503