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GUARANTEES AND PRODUCT WARRANTIES (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2014
Jul. 31, 2013
GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES [Abstract]    
Number of outstanding third party payment guarantees 19  
Outstanding third party payment guarantees amount $ 1,700  
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 2,825 2,743
Charges to the reserve (2,745) (2,705)
Impact of foreign currency translation (9) (11)
Balance, end of period $ 1,849 $ 1,650