idea Show Geoprocessing details by default in ArcGIS Pro Ideas

Show Geoprocessing details by default

BillyBuerger — Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:37:17 GMT

The background geoprocessing concept can be useful in some cases. In ArcPro, all geoprocessing is background. I can get where ESRI is going with this. But, in most cases, when I'm running some processing, I'm waiting for that to finish before I move on to something else. I like to see the details of what is happening as well so I almost always hit the View Details button after starting a tool. It would be nice if there were an option to show this by default. Then, in the few cases were I do want to hide this while I do something else, I can just close it and let it continue to run in the background. Although even than, I would likely just want to move the details off to the side so I can keep an eye on it while doing other things.

Is there any option for this that I just haven't noticed? If not, it would be a nice feature.

Re: Show Geoprocessing details by default

Anonymous User — Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:39:39 GMT

I would also like to automatically set or force a pop up for View Details to see the Messages/ing ArcGIS Pro ToolBox. Ether by way of an option, but also in Python as we have many tools It would be better to have more control over this.

Re: Show Geoprocessing details by default

SelinaAgbayani1 — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:38:49 GMT

I have a python toolbox, and I would like to be able to set the geoprocessing details and messages to pop up by default. Is this something that I can do?

Re: Show Geoprocessing details by default

MErikReedAugusta — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:42:48 GMT

I used to go out of my way to write clearly-formatted messages so my team could understand what was going on, but with the loss of that scrolling message window interface, I no longer really have that option, anymore.

I could live with the new setup if I could at least set "View Details" to open automatically on some or all tools.

For my own use, I can click that myself, though it is tedious. But the greater concern for me is that teammates that are using scripts I've written might not be getting all the information and feedback I might want them to if they don't remember to click that link.

Re: Show Geoprocessing details by default

LindsaySpencer-Henderson — Wed, 15 May 2024 20:12:44 GMT

This would be a very useful capability for me as well - use case for me is we have custom python GP scripts that run which spit out values that need to be readily visible for our data editors while they are working. Having the 'Messages' portion of the View Details window open at the end of this process would save then a few clicks for sure. Thanks!

Re: Show Geoprocessing details by default

Bud — Sat, 18 May 2024 02:08:07 GMT

I think there might be an option for this in Options > Geoprocessing.

Re: Show Geoprocessing details by default

BillyBuerger — Tue, 21 May 2024 15:01:13 GMT

@Budyou're right. That seems to be working. Either I missed 5 years ago or it was added at some point and I didn't notice it. But I have it on now. Thanks!

Re: Show Geoprocessing details by default

Bud — Tue, 21 May 2024 21:17:31 GMT

@SSWoodward Maybe this idea can be changed to Already Offered?

Re: Show Geoprocessing details by default - Status changed to: Already Offered

DrewFlater — Tue, 28 May 2024 19:58:12 GMT

This one slipped between the cracks, it has been available for several release of ArcGIS Pro. The option is labeled Open messages window automatically after running a tool and is documented here.

https://pro.arcgis.com/en/pro-app/latest/help/analysis/geoprocessing/basics/geoprocessing-options.htm#ESRI_SECTION1_2E90671803584D91AFD6E5A747B5C339

Re: Show Geoprocessing details by default

QaisarNadeem2 — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 09:24:21 GMT

Thanks @DrewFlater

but question is can't we set it in the Python script, because that setting is optional for every user, so some users may not like to open always, however if it is in Python then we can open it only for my own tool.

Re: Show Geoprocessing details by default

Jeff-Reinhart — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:11:52 GMT

@DrewFlater - is there a setting exposed in Pro.settingsConfig for this? I am looking under the Geoprocessing element and am not seeing one.

If not - best for me to start a new Idea?

Re: Show Geoprocessing details by default

DrewFlater — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 07:05:19 GMT

@Jeff-Reinhart only a subset of options are available in the Pro admin settings system, not including the option referenced above. Yes a new ArcGIS Pro Idea would be suitable in this case, and we should be able to prioritize it in the near term with your justification of how your organization will benefit from applying (and potentially locking) that option at the admin level (across many analyst machines for the org). Some of the options are quite logical why an admin would want to set it, but opening the messages seems like something more suitable to the individual user's preference. But I look forward to discussing that further in the new Idea 🙂

Re: Show Geoprocessing details by default

Jeff-Reinhart — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:14:46 GMT

Thanks, @DrewFlater

Idea:

https://community.esri.com/t5/arcgis-pro-ideas/in-pro-settingsconfig-expose-geoprocessing-open/idi-p/1667939