Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2014	Jul. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
Other Intangible Assets
Gross Intangible	$ 787,944		$ 787,944
Accumulated Amortization	(646,047)		(602,116)
Net Intangible	141,897		185,828
Expected future amortization of finite-lived intangible assets
2014 (remaining three months)	13,220
2015	52,879
2016	52,879
2017	22,783
2018	136
Other Intangible Assets (Textuals) [Abstract]
Amortization of intangible assets excluding amortization included in property, plant and equipment	43,931	53,485
Developed Technology
Other Intangible Assets
Gross Intangible	417,833		417,833
Accumulated Amortization	(345,178)		(321,645)
Net Intangible	72,655		96,188
Patents And Licenses
Other Intangible Assets
Gross Intangible	46,538		46,538
Accumulated Amortization	(45,867)		(45,744)
Net Intangible	671		794
Customer Relationships, Covenants Not To Compete, Outstanding Purchase Orders And Contracts
Other Intangible Assets
Gross Intangible	323,573		323,573
Accumulated Amortization	(255,002)		(234,727)
Net Intangible	$ 68,571		$ 88,846