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Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended |
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Oct. 27, 2012 | Jul. 31, 2010
Equity [Abstract] |  |
Share repurchase program authorized amount |  | $ 100
Share repurchase program additional authorized amount |  | 100
Stock repurchase program remaining authorized repurchase amount | $ 89.9 |

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- Definition Stock Repurchase Program, Additional Authorized Repurchase Amount + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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- Definition Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Repurchase Amount + References No definition available. + Details
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Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | instant

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- Details
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Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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- Definition The remaining repurchase amount authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan. + References No definition available. + Details
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Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
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