Reconciliation of Changes in Accrued Product Warranty (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | |
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Aug. 31, 2018 |
Aug. 31, 2017 |
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| Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||
| Accounts Receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 5,400 | $ 11,200 |
| Movement in Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase (Decrease) [Roll Forward] | ||
| Beginning balance | 6,616 | 5,592 |
| Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Increase for Warranties Issued | 5,522 | 5,608 |
| Warranty payments and costs incurred | (7,263) | (4,714) |
| Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Business Divestitures | (376) | 0 |
| Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) | (82) | 130 |
| Ending balance | $ 4,417 | $ 6,616 |
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- Definition Standard and Extended Product Warranty Accrual, Decrease for Business Divestitures No definition available.
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- Definition A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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- Definition Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for estimated claims under standard and extended warranty protection rights granted to customers. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of decrease in the standard and extended product warranty accrual from payments made in cash or in kind to satisfy claims under the terms of the standard and extended product warranty. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of increase in the standard and extended product warranty accrual from warranties issued. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of foreign currency translation gain (loss) which decreases (increases) the standard and extended product warranty accrual. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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