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Fair Value Measurements (Textual) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value (Textual) [Abstract]        
Other than temporary change in marketable securities   $ 0cdxs_ImpairmentOfMarketableSecurities $ 0cdxs_ImpairmentOfMarketableSecurities $ 753cdxs_ImpairmentOfMarketableSecurities
Assets Held-for-sale, at Carrying Value 2,179us-gaap_AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperation 0us-gaap_AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperation 2,179us-gaap_AssetsOfDisposalGroupIncludingDiscontinuedOperation  
Asset impairment charges 1,571us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges   1,571us-gaap_AssetImpairmentCharges  
Co Two Solutions [Member]        
Fair Value (Textual) [Abstract]        
Number of common shares fair value (shares)   10,000,000cdxs_NumberOfCommonSharesFairValue
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Other than temporary change in marketable securities       $ 756cdxs_ImpairmentOfMarketableSecurities
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