Summary
You want to know how to configure the maximum number of agents used by a build, and what the difference is between the build class max agents definition and the --emake-maxagents parameter?
Solution
The maximum number of agents used during a build is limited by the build class definition.
Individual users can specify a LOWER limit using the --emake-maxagents command line parameter, but any value exceeding the build class definition will be ignored.
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