| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2401404 - Disclosure - Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Accounts Receivable, Net (Details) (http://www.usa.autodesk.com/role/BusinessAndSummaryOfSignificantAccountingPoliciesAccountsReceivableNetDetails) |
| Table | Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000769397 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Legal Entity [Axis] | Entity [Domain] |
| Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2012-01-31 | 2011-01-31 | |
Trade accounts receivable | 433,900,000 | 363,000,000 |
Less: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | (5,500,000) | (4,200,000) |
Product Returns Reserve | (5,800,000) | (10,600,000) |
Partner programs and other obligations | (27,500,000) | (29,800,000) |
Accounts Receivable, Net | 395,100,000 | 318,400,000 |