Hi @zeitler,
Yes you’re correct. I implemented it with a single temp directory. (I typically have 2-3 parallel plots per SSD.) I think you could probably squeeze out another parallel plot or 2 using the -2 parameter since the temp directory would then be less utilized. (Although I haven’t tested that myself.) Good info here: 2nd Temporary Directory Experiments - #12 by WolfGT)
The script initially was meant to manage automatic plot creation and staggering to prevent over utilization of 1.) the temp directory and 2.) CPU threads during Phase 1 (8 CPU threads in my case). After Phase 1 is complete each plotting process drops back to a single thread, so if my system has 8 CPU threads I figured always having one in Phase 1 (4 CPU threads), then as many as 4 plots in Phase 2/3/4. (Maxplots=5) (I’m no expert though, just figuring this out as I go. lol)
I think I’ll try the -2 parameter though. Thanks for mentioning that.