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Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Other Comprehensive Income Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Intercompany [Member] Intercompany [Member] Net Investment Hedging [Member] Other Income And Expense [Member] Other Income (Expense) [Member] Building [Member] Machines [Member] Land [Member] Leasehold Improvements [Member] Shop and Office Equipment [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life Estimated useful life Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES [Abstract] Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Notional principal of foreign exchange contracts Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Accumulated amortization Capitalized Computer Software, Accumulated Amortization Capitalized Computer Software, Additions Capitalized costs Amortization expense Capitalized Computer Software, Amortization Depreciation and amortization expense Depreciation Derivative, by Nature [Axis] Derivative financial instruments: Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Derivative maturity date Derivative, Maturity Date Derivative, Name [Domain] Gain (loss) on hedge ineffectiveness Derivative, Net Hedge Ineffectiveness Gain (Loss) Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Euros [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Rolling Twelve Months Expected future amortization expense, 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Rolling Year Five Expected future amortization expense, 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Rolling Year Four Expected future amortization expense, 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Rolling Year Three Expected future amortization expense, 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Rolling Year Two Expected future amortization expense, 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life Weighted Average Amortization Period Unrealized losses, net of tax, to be reclassified in next 12 months Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months Translation of Foreign Currencies Foreign Currency Translation [Abstract] Forward Contracts Denominated in Euros and Pounds Sterling [Member] Forward Contracts Denominated in Euros and Pounds Sterling [Member] Forward Contracts Denominated in Euros, Pounds Sterling, Canadian Dollars, South African Rand and Singapore Dollars [Member] Forward Contracts Denominated in Euros, Pounds Sterling, Canadian Dollars, South African Rand and Singapore Dollars [Member] Forward Contracts [Member] Pounds Sterling [Member] Hedging Designation [Axis] Hedging Designation [Domain] (Losses) gains, net of tax, related to cash flow hedges deferred in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] Notional Amount of Nonderivative Instruments Notional amount of derivatives designated as net investment hedge Property and Equipment Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Realized gain on net investment hedge Research and Development Expense Research and development expenses Research and Development Expense [Abstract] Research and Development Costs Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items] Consolidation Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Table] Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Significant Accounting Policies [Table] Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Loss (Gain), Reclassified to Earnings, Net of Tax Derivatives used in Net Investment Hedge, Net of Tax Unrealized loss, net of tax, recorded as cumulative translation adjustments in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Forward Contracts Denominated in New Taiwan Dollars [Member] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Statements of Cash Flows Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Consolidation Consolidation, Policy [Policy Text Block] Hedging Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Earnings Per Share Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] Translation of Foreign Currencies Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block] Income Taxes Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventories Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block] Reclassifications Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property and Equipment Research and Development Expense, Policy [Policy Text Block] Research and Development Costs Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition Revenue Recognition, Software [Policy Text Block] Software Revenue Recognition Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] Standard Product Warranty, Policy [Policy Text Block] Product Warranty Stock Compensation Trade and Other Accounts Receivable, Policy [Policy Text Block] Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Estimates Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Property and Equipment Estimated Useful Lives Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance [Table Text Block] Schedule of Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity and Statements of Operations Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block] Schedule of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of Estimated Amortization Expense Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Intangible Assets Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Schedule of Goodwill Comprehensive income Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Translation gain (loss) of foreign currency financial statements Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Total other comprehensive income (loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss): Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax (Gain)/loss on derivative instruments reclassified into operations, net of tax $(599), $63, and $3, respectively Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Gain/(loss) on derivative instruments, net of tax $(512), $1,076, and $(283), respectively CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax (Gain)/loss on derivative instruments reclassified into operations, tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Gain/(loss) on derivative instruments, tax Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block] ACQUISITION OF BUSINESS ACQUISITION OF BUSINESS [Abstract] Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] Schedule of Intangible Assets Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Schedule of Opening Balance Sheet Acquisition-related Costs [Member] Amortization of Intangible Assets Intangible assets amortization expense Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Combination, Acquisition Related Costs Business Combination, Consideration Transferred Total purchase price Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Goodwill Goodwill Amount of goodwill acquired at the acquisition date. Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Intangibles 2014 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business acquisition costs Business Combination Indebtedness Assumed Indebtedness assumed Total indebtedness assumed as of the acquisition date. Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets Total assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets Current assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities Current liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities Total Liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities Non-current liabilities Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other Short term debt Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Property plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Cash expended, net of cash acquired Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life Remaining Economic Useful Life Customer Relationships [Member] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Asset by Major Class [Table] Technology-Based Intangible Assets [Member] Technology [Member] Trademarks and Trade Names [Member] Tradenames and trademarks [Member] Customer relationships [Member] Beginning Balance Ending Balance Accumulated Translation Adjustment [Member] Cash Flow Hedging [Member] Cash Flow Hedges [Member] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications Reclassifications Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Axis] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Domain] Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table] Foreign Currency Translation [Member] Balance as of October 31, 2012 Balance as of October 31, 2013 Goodwill, Acquired During Period Goodwill acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Accumulated Amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Gross Intangible Assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Net Intangible Assets Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill) Indefinite tradenames and trademarks Other Intangible Assets [Member] Other [Member] Patents [Member] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]