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Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2022 | Oct. 31, 2021 | Oct. 31, 2020
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Percent of revenue recognized over time | 10.00% | 10.00% |
Advertising costs incurred | $ 7,028,000 | $ 5,986,000 | $ 7,174,000
Research and development costs incurred | $ 63,031,000 | 59,422,000 | 63,591,000
Periods of performance considered for calculating compensation expense | 3 years |  |
Accounts receivable, after allowance for credit loss | $ 8,218,000 | 7,522,000 |
Provision for losses on receivables | 1,259,000 | $ 32,000 | 2,165,000
Cost percentage of inventory under LIFO method |  | 16.00% |
Consolidated inventories under FIFO method |  | $ 4,216,000 |
Interest charges capitalized | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0
Product warranty period | 1 year |  |
Less than 50% Ownership Percentage, Accounted for under the Equity Method of Investment | 50.00% |  |
Maximum |  |  |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Liquid instruments with maturity period | 90 days |  |
Stock Options |  |  |
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] |  |  |
Options for common shares excluded from computation of diluted earning per share (in shares) | 78,000 | 46,000 | 95,000

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