Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Estimated Future Amortization of Intangible Assets, Additional Information (Detail)	3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2015
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Projects estimated to be completed (years)	1 year

Estimated completion period of in process research and development projects.

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Period Type:	duration