apply_drawing_template

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why apply_drawing_template needs a policy

This tool modifies drawing configuration by applying templates, which reversibly changes file state. It is not destructive (templates can be changed/reverted), not financial, and not read-only. It qualifies as Write. Severity is medium because template application could affect design intent or output formatting across multiple views/sheets, but the effect is reversible and depends on the template chosen.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'apply_drawing_template' and description 'Apply template settings to a target drawing file' indicate modification of drawing file properties/settings.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access apply_drawing_template gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control apply_drawing_template

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and SolidWorks MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for apply_drawing_template:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "apply_drawing_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "apply_drawing_template_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

apply_drawing_template stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about apply_drawing_template

What does the apply_drawing_template tool do? +

Apply template settings to a target drawing file. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SolidWorks MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on apply_drawing_template? +

Register the SolidWorks MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for apply_drawing_template: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches SolidWorks MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is apply_drawing_template? +

apply_drawing_template is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit apply_drawing_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the apply_drawing_template rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block apply_drawing_template completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for apply_drawing_template. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides apply_drawing_template? +

apply_drawing_template is provided by the SolidWorks MCP Server MCP server (jianzhichun/solidworks-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every SolidWorks MCP Server tool call.

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