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General (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2018 | Jul. 31, 2018
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] |  |
Factoring fees associated with sale of factored receivables | $ 500 | $ 500

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