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GUARANTEES AND PRODUCT WARRANTIES (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2014
Jan. 31, 2013
GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES [Abstract]    
Number of outstanding third party payment guarantees 18  
Outstanding third party payment guarantees amount $ 1,400  
Terms of warranties 1 year  
Reconciliation of the changes in our warranty reserve:    
Balance, beginning of period 1,778 1,623
Provision for warranties during the period 938 596
Charges to the reserve (971) (619)
Impact of foreign currency translation (10) 8
Balance, end of period $ 1,735 $ 1,608