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Bug

The Build Pyramids And Statistics tool fails to build pyramids when the Skip Existing option is checked.

ArcGIS Pro
Bug ID Number BUG-000177816
SubmittedJuly 10, 2025
Last ModifiedApril 21, 2026
Applies toArcGIS Pro
Version found3.5.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version11.0 64 bit
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

Tested in ArcGIS Pro 3.7. With Skip Existing enabled, pyramids (.ovr) are still created even when statistics already exist (.aux.xml). Unable to reproduce the reported behavior. Closing as non-reproducible.

Workaround

Uncheck the Skip Existing check box.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000177816

Software:

  • ArcGIS Pro

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