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Share-Based Compensation Plans Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2013
Jul. 31, 2012
Jul. 31, 2013
Jul. 31, 2012
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]        
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense $ 596 $ 674 $ 1,613 $ 1,516
Cost of Sales [Member]
       
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]        
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense 156 182 437 435
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
       
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]        
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense 359 416 956 873
Research and Development Expense [Member]
       
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]        
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense $ 81 $ 76 $ 220 $ 208