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Restructuring - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2014 | Jul. 31, 2013 | Jul. 31, 2012
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 15,012 | $ 26,046 | $ 6,084
Facility Closing [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 4,374 | 3,571 | 653
Employee Severance [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 9,328 | 18,350 | 4,947
Asset Write Offs [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 267 | 4,125 | 458
Contract Termination [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 1,043 |  | 26
Low end of range [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage Reduction In Workforce Through Restructuring Programs | 5.00% |  |
High end of range [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Percentage Reduction In Workforce Through Restructuring Programs | 7.00% |  |
Identification Solutions [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | 9,013 | 15,870 | 4,254
Workplace Safety [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Restructuring charges | $ 5,999 | $ 10,176 | $ 1,830

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