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GUARANTEES AND PRODUCT WARRANTIES (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2013
Jul. 31, 2012
GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES [Abstract]    
Number of outstanding third party payment guarantees 20  
Outstanding third party payment guarantees amount $ 1,300  
Terms of warranties 1 year  
Reconciliation of the changes in our warranty reserve:    
Balance, beginning of period 1,623 1,725
Provision for warranties during the period 2,743 2,443
Charges to the reserve (2,705) (2,570)
Impact of foreign currency translation (11) (36)
Balance, end of period $ 1,650 $ 1,562