Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Offsetting [Abstract]
Maturity of foreign currency forward contracts	90 days
Gains (loss) on foreign exchange contracts	$ 1,437	$ 294	$ (11,277)
Gains (losses) in fair value of balance sheet positions denominated in foreign currencies	(3,651)	(1,310)	13,477
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax	$ 699	$ 240