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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES (Narrative) (Details)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2012
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2013
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2012
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2013
Forward Contracts [Member]
Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2013
Forward Contracts [Member]
Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
EUR (€)
Apr. 30, 2013
Forward Contracts [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2013
Forward Contracts [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Apr. 30, 2013
Forward Contracts [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Apr. 30, 2013
Forward Contracts [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Apr. 30, 2013
Forward Contracts [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Apr. 30, 2013
Euros [Member]
Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2013
Pounds Sterling [Member]
Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
USD ($)
Apr. 30, 2013
New Taiwan Dollars [Member]
Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
USD ($)
Derivative [Line Items]                            
Derivative maturity date         Nov. 01, 2013     May 01, 2013 May 01, 2013 Mar. 01, 2014 Oct. 01, 2013      
Notional principal of foreign exchange contracts             $ 42,900         $ 24,800 $ 6,600 $ 19,600
Losses related to cash flow hedges deferred in accumulated other comprehensive loss net of tax (257)   (257)                      
Losses related to cash flow hedges deferred in accumulated other comprehensive loss net of tax subject to currency fluctuation risk (285)   (285)                      
Notional amount of derivatives designated as net investment hedge           3,000                
Realized gain on net investment hedge         360                  
Cumulative translation adjustment         (59)                  
Gain (loss) on hedge ineffectiveness $ 32 $ 89 $ (32) $ 267