apply_drawing_template · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What apply_drawing_template does on Solidworks

AI agents use apply_drawing_template 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 apply_drawing_template needs a policy

The tool modifies drawing properties by applying template settings, which is a reversible change operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or trigger financial transactions. The blast radius is medium because misconfiguration or inappropriate template application could corrupt drawing formatting, but the operation can typically be undone through version control or manual correction.

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

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Verdict

apply_drawing_template Rate-limited

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.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

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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, 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 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. 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 (solidworks-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.