The gain (loss) resulting from the sale of a disposal group that is not a discontinued operation. It is included in income from continuing operations before income taxes in the income statement.

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The loss (gain) resulting from the write-down of the carrying value of assets classified as a disposal group, but one which is not further classified as a discontinued operation, to fair value less cost to sell. A (gain) results from a subsequent increase in fair value less cost to sell, but not in excess of the cumulative loss previously recognized. For example, the write-down of a disposal group subject to a plan of sale, which was not sold in the current period, to its held-for-sale value. The loss (gain) is included in income from continuing operations before income taxes in the income statement.

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An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date(s) within one year of the balance sheet date or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale.

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The cash inflow from the sale of property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets.

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DIVESTITURES (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
DIVESTITURES (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Dec. 31, 2008
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash portion of sales price	$ 0	$ 4,502,000	$ 3,502,000
Sale Of Softimage 3D Product Line [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash portion of sales price				26,500,000
Total sales price				33,500,000
Goodwill of business unit sold				15,800,000
Amortizing intangible assets sold				200,000
Gain on disposal of business		3,500,000	3,500,000	11,500,000
Sale Of PCTV Product Line [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Cash portion of sales price				2,200,000
Total sales price				4,700,000
Gain on disposal of business		500,000
Note receivable issued as a portion of sales price				2,500,000
Inventory classified as held-for-sale			400,000	7,500,000
Loss (gain) on the sale of inventory classified as held-for-sale	$ 600,000		$ 3,200,000