add_section_view · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_section_view does on Solidworks

AI agents use add_section_view to create or update resources in Solidworks — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Solidworks environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_section_view needs a policy

This tool creates/adds content to a SolidWorks drawing without permanently deleting or overwriting existing data. The change is reversible (the section view can be removed or modified). While it does modify the design document, it is not destructive.

From the tool's definition The tool performs "Add a section view to the drawing" — it modifies the drawing by inserting a new section view, which is a reversible change to the design document.

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Verdict

add_section_view Rate-limited

add_section_view 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Solidworks, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_section_view

What does the add_section_view tool do? +

Add a section view to the drawing. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Solidworks MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_section_view? +

Register the Solidworks MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_section_view: 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. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_section_view? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_section_view? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_section_view 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 add_section_view completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_section_view. 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 add_section_view? +

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