Warranty, Guarantees and Contingencies (Details Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 29, 2012
Warranty Guarantees And Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Warranty period following installation (in months)	12 months
Maximum potential amount of future payments for letters of credit or other guarantee instruments	$ 45
Liability in connection with guarantee arrangements	0
Parent guarantees to banks	181
Applied's environmental liability	9
Insurance receivable for environmental-related expenditures	2
Other Long-term Liabilities [Member]
Warranty Guarantees And Contingencies (Textual) [Abstract]
Applied's environmental liability	$ 8