Commitments and Contingencies Other (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2016	Apr. 30, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Expense Incurred For Cost Reduction Initiatives	$ 8.8	$ 9.4

Actual expense incurred for the Company's implemented various cost reduction initiatives. This expense included severance related to staffing reductions and subleasing of certain office space for which only a portion of the Company's future rent obligations will be recovered.

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