Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 28, 2012	Oct. 30, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 29,855	$ 20,208	$ 25,082
Other comprehensive income, net of tax of $0:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	7,188	3,267	16,574
Amortization of cash flow hedge	128	128	129
Unrealized holding gains	0	0	209
Less: reclassification adjustments	0	0	(209)
Other	(109)	(35)	(211)
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	7,207	3,360	16,492
Comprehensive income	37,062	23,568	41,574
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	3,387	4,196	4,201
Comprehensive income attributable to Photronics, Inc. shareholders	$ 33,675	$ 19,372	$ 37,373