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COMMON STOCK (Details 3) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2014
Jul. 31, 2013
Jul. 31, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Weighted average fair value at grant date (in dollars per share) $ 16.72 $ 18.34 $ 14.13
Stock Options [Member]
     
Valuation assumptions:      
Expected dividend yield 1.50% 1.50% 2.00%
Expected volatility 25.90% 37.60% 38.60%
Expected life (years) 4 years 6 months 4 years 9 months 5 years
Risk-free interest rate 1.50% 0.70% 0.80%
ESPP Shares [Member]
     
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Granted (in dollars per share)     $ 13.06
Valuation assumptions:      
Expected dividend yield     1.40%
Expected volatility     41.50%
Expected life (years)     0 years 6 months
Risk-free interest rate     0.10%