Per Share Data (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Per Share Data [Abstract]
Net income (loss) in $	$ (1,169)	$ 474	$ (1,247)	$ 398
Weighted Average - common shares outstanding	2,755	3,021	2,839	3,122
Net income (loss) per share, basic in $ per share	$ (0.42)	$ 0.16	$ (0.44)	$ 0.13
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements	0	0	0	1
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding and potentially dilutive common shares	2,755	3,021	2,839	3,123
Net income (loss) per share, diluted in $ per share	$ (0.42)	$ 0.16	$ (0.44)	$ 0.13
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, in shares	644	341	643	355