Goodwill and Intangible Assets Changes in carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jan. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning of Period	$ 21,998
Amortization expense	(632)
Foreign currency translation and other	(101)
Intangible Assets, Net, End of Period	21,265
Customer Relationships [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning of Period	15,856
Amortization expense	(342)
Foreign currency translation and other	(101)
Intangible Assets, Net, End of Period	15,413
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning of Period	4,311
Amortization expense	(193)
Foreign currency translation and other	0
Intangible Assets, Net, End of Period	4,118
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning of Period	62
Amortization expense	(62)
Foreign currency translation and other	0
Intangible Assets, Net, End of Period	0
Trade Name, Finite Intangible Asset [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning of Period	1,624
Amortization expense	(31)
Foreign currency translation and other	0
Intangible Assets, Net, End of Period	1,593
Trademarks [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets, Net, Beginning of Period	145
Amortization expense	(4)
Foreign currency translation and other	0
Intangible Assets, Net, End of Period	$ 141