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Financial Assets and Liabilities - Fair Values of Derivative Instrument Designated and Non-Designated as Hedging Instruments in Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Jul. 31, 2014 | Oct. 31, 2013
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Designated As Hedging Instrument | Other Current Assets |  |
Financial Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Fair values of derivative instruments | $ 6,193 | $ 12,417
Designated As Hedging Instrument | Accrued Liabilities |  |
Financial Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Fair values of derivative instruments | 3,247 | 5,103
Non-Designated Hedging Instrument | Other Current Assets |  |
Financial Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Fair values of derivative instruments | 159 | 20
Non-Designated Hedging Instrument | Accrued Liabilities |  |
Financial Assets and Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Fair values of derivative instruments | $ 96 | $ 135

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