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Bug

The Parallel Processing setting is not respected when using Background Geoprocessing and running the Build Overviews geoprocessing tool.

Last Published: October 2, 2018 ArcGIS for Desktop
Bug ID Number BUG-000116635
SubmittedSeptember 7, 2018
Last ModifiedJune 5, 2024
Applies toArcGIS for Desktop
Version found10.5.1
Operating SystemWindows OS
Operating System Version2008 R2
StatusNon-Reproducible

Additional Information

This issue is fixed in ArcGIS Desktop 10.6.1.

Workaround

  1. Disable the background geoprocessing by navigating to Geopreocessing > Geoprocessing Options, and uncheck the Enable Background Geoprocessing check box.
  2. Repeat the above process using included Mosaic Tester2.
  3. More ArcSOCP.exe processes spin up to utilize computer resources.

Steps to Reproduce

Bug ID: BUG-000116635

Software:

  • ArcGIS for Desktop

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