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GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2013
GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES [Abstract]  
Reconciliation of Changes in Warranty Reserve
    Three months ended  
    January 31, 2013     January 31, 2012  
Balance, beginning of period   $ 1,623     $ 1,725  
Provision for warranties during the period     596       900  
Charges to the reserve     (619 )     (850 )
Impact of foreign currency translation     8       (15 )
Balance, end of period   $ 1,608     $ 1,760