Accrued Liabilities and Other Short-Term Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2018	Oct. 31, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Oct. 31, 2016
Accrued liabilities
Compensation, payroll related tax and benefits	$ 68,526	$ 113,272
Warranty	42,526	42,456	$ 48,652	$ 52,324
Vacation	39,628	39,778
Capital lease obligations	3,934	3,772
Interest payable	4,867	3,612
Other	108,683	120,044
Total accrued liabilities and other short-term obligations	$ 268,164	$ 322,934