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Categories Compass
Created by Guest
Created on Feb 17, 2023

Disable the explain button while an explain is running

The Explain Plan option does not allow ending the operation. When selecting the explain button, no interface animation is displayed that indicates the "running" state of the operation. Also, the tool ignores the "maxTimeMS" parameter and continues the operation even after the elapsed time. Steps to Reproduce Select the Explain Plan option > select a field to filter in the database > fill in a "maxTimeMS" value > click explain. Continuously clicking the explain button generates several similar operations without option to stop it. Expected Results Prevent starting multiple explain operations when there is still one in progress. Allow stop on an Explain Plan operation. Consider the maxTimeMS in the Explain Plan option. Actual Results Explain operations cannot be interrupted by the user and he doesn't know if something is actually being executed. Additional Notes Compass readonly version 1.35.0
  • ADMIN RESPONSE
    Aug 8, 2025
    We made explain plans cancellable. The new functionality is available in the most recent beta and will be rolled out in the next GA release.
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  • Guest
    Feb 22, 2023
    @Massimiliano Thank you!