https://community.blueprism.com/t5/Product-Forum/Run-Modes-Foreground-Background-Exclusive/m-p/59711#M13310 Run mode determines whether processes can run in parallel on the same machine. Choosing a run mode depends on what the object is doing, for example utilities can be background, where as surface automation has to be exclusive. Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:29:00 GMT John__Carter 2018-02-06T14:29:00Z https://community.blueprism.com/t5/Product-Forum/Run-Modes-Foreground-Background-Exclusive/m-p/59710#M13309 Can someone please explain what is the use of setting Run modes and How to determine appropriate run mode for your business object. I did learn the Run Modes description in the Information Tab of Business Object Properties, But couldn't get a clear idea of what to use when. Tue, 06 Feb 2018 02:28:00 GMT https://community.blueprism.com/t5/Product-Forum/Run-Modes-Foreground-Background-Exclusive/m-p/59710#M13309 blake 2018-02-06T02:28:00Z https://community.blueprism.com/t5/Product-Forum/Run-Modes-Foreground-Background-Exclusive/m-p/59711#M13310 Run mode determines whether processes can run in parallel on the same machine. Choosing a run mode depends on what the object is doing, for example utilities can be background, where as surface automation has to be exclusive. Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:29:00 GMT https://community.blueprism.com/t5/Product-Forum/Run-Modes-Foreground-Background-Exclusive/m-p/59711#M13310 John__Carter 2018-02-06T14:29:00Z