idea Sound Indicator when Tool/Script Run in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Sound Indicator when Tool/Script Run

L_OG — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:18:38 GMT

When a geoprocessing tool, script, etc. has finished running (whether successfully or has errored out), play a tone that indicates the process is done. This could be a setting that is toggled on/off by users in their ArcGIS Pro Options, and would be hugely useful when multitasking and waiting on lengthy geoprocessing processes to finish running.

Re: Sound Indicator when Tool/Script Run

wayfaringrob — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:58:14 GMT

Not that they made sound, but those baby-blue pop-ups in ArcMap were very nice -- appearing over other windows. I wonder if Pro could utilize Windows notifications.

Play Tone After GeoProcess Completes

RandyPenird — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:22:22 GMT

When processing large batches of data, especially arial images, an option to play a tone when the process is completed will notify me to return to pro to initialize the next batch (or at the very least that my task is complete). A default of "No Bell" would be fine, but a small button I could click to "Chime" when the progress bar is complete would be a huge quality of life Improvement. I lose a lot of opportunity not knowing when my process is finished.

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A mock up of a bell icon is provided:

Re: Sound Indicator when Tool/Script Run

RandyCasey — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 16:42:40 GMT

Great idea! I would definitely want to be able to control the notification on a "per use" basis, as I could see it getting annoying if you have a bunch of short term GP tools queued up, and they just start "dinging" one after another.

Re: Sound Indicator when Tool/Script Run

Marisa_Kordecki — Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:31:00 GMT

Just came here because I need this option and definitely the ability to enable and disable. It should be available for model builder, geoprocessing pane/window, and notebooks.

Re: Sound Indicator when Tool/Script Run

ArtK — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 16:44:12 GMT

+1ing this request. Could be one of the system options in Geoprocessing options after the "Open message window automatically after running a tool"

Re: Sound Indicator when Tool/Script Run

DrewFlater — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 19:18:12 GMT

Just an update that in ArcGIS Pro 3.4, geoprocessing tools have been integrated with the Pro notification system. This doc link will work when 3.4 is released:

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/projects/arcgis-pro-notifications.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_DDA2A8047D4141E3BE1CB87532DB3768

As part of the overall notification system, geoprocessing notifications will benefit as enhancements to that system are made. There is a plan to support notification sounds in a future release. I'm changing the label of this Idea to align with how notification enhancements are tracked.

Re: Sound Indicator when Tool/Script Run

MagentaMagenta — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 22:11:42 GMT

My laptop is old and slow and this would be invaluable ! Tell me why it took me 2 hours to successfully position five photos the way I wanted them. A notification sound would at least let me know when it was done so I didn't have to keep checking back.

Re: Sound Indicator when Tool/Script Run - Status changed to: Implemented

DrewFlater — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:04:46 GMT

Notification sounds are available in ArcGIS Pro 3.5.

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/get-started/user-interface-options.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_6FAA3128F0664D92817715A462FF30AE

Re: Sound Indicator when Tool/Script Run

cawlin45jhone — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:59:00 GMT

Adding a sound indicator when a tool or script runs is a simple yet effective way to enhance user experience and workflow efficiency. It provides an immediate audio cue that informs the user when a process has started, completed, or encountered an error, eliminating the need to constantly monitor the screen of 51 game login. This feature is particularly useful for developers or system administrators running long or background tasks. By integrating short notification sounds, users can stay productive and multitask without missing important script updates. Whether implemented through system beeps, custom audio files, or sound libraries, the indicator adds a professional and accessible touch to any tool or automation process.