Schedule II (Details) (Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011	Oct. 31, 2010
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
Balance Beginning of Year	$ 4,826	$ 4,238	$ 4,690
Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses	(257)	2,282	1,467
(Deductions) Recoveries/Other	(195)	(1,694)	(1,919)
Balance End of Year	$ 4,374	$ 4,826	$ 4,238