gp.overwriteoutput = 1 is not being honored in Python scripts that are not 'run in process' from ArcToolbox.
Last Published: August 25, 2014ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number
NIM055039
Submitted
March 5, 2010
Last Modified
June 5, 2024
Applies to
ArcGIS for Desktop
Version found
9.3.1
Status
Will Not Be Addressed
The development team has considered the issue or request and concluded it will not be addressed. The issue's Additional Information section may contain further explanation.
Additional Information
We apologize that we were unable to address this issue within the current product support cycle. If the issue continues to affect your work in a supported release, please contact Technical Support.
Workaround
Be sure that the script is being "run in process" when executing from ArcToolbox and that the "overwrite the outputs of geoprocessing operations" check box in Tools > Options > Geoprocessing is checked on.