Convertible Senior Notes - Schedule of Net Carrying Amount of the Equity Component of the Notes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jan. 31, 2019	Jul. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt discount for conversion option		$ 84,200
Convertible Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unamortized debt issuance costs		(8,800)
Convertible Senior Notes, Equity Component \| Convertible Debt
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt discount for conversion option	$ 84,168
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(2,485)	$ (2,500)
Net carrying amount	$ 81,683

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The carrying amount of the equity component of convertible debt which may be settled in cash upon conversion.

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Amount, before accumulated amortization, of debt issuance costs. Includes, but is not limited to, legal, accounting, underwriting, printing, and registration costs.

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