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Restructuring Charges (Details) (2011 Plan [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Activity and liability balances
Beginning balance	$ 7,308
Charged to expense	5,792	8,038
Cash payments	(4,524)	(730)
Ending balance	8,576	7,308
Workforce [Member]
Activity and liability balances
Beginning balance	1,076
Charged to expense	5,039	1,389
Cash payments	(3,381)	(313)
Ending balance	2,734	1,076
Facility & Other [Member]
Activity and liability balances
Beginning balance	6,232
Charged to expense	753	6,649
Cash payments	(1,143)	(417)
Ending balance	$ 5,842	$ 6,232

Amount charged against earnings in the period for incurred and estimated costs associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructurings pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding asset retirement obligations.

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Amount of cash paid in the period to fully or partially settle a specified, previously accrued type of restructuring cost.

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