create_drawing_from_model · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_drawing_from_model does on Solidworks

AI agents use create_drawing_from_model 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 create_drawing_from_model needs a policy

This tool creates a new drawing file, which is a reversible Write operation. While it modifies the file system by adding a new document, the action can be undone (drawing can be deleted or discarded). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete existing data irreversibly, or move financial resources.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_drawing_from_model' and description 'Create a new drawing from the current 3D model' indicate creation of a new artifact (drawing document) based on existing model data.

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Verdict

create_drawing_from_model Rate-limited

create_drawing_from_model 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": {
    "create_drawing_from_model": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_drawing_from_model_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 create_drawing_from_model

What does the create_drawing_from_model tool do? +

Create a new drawing from the current 3D model. 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 create_drawing_from_model? +

Register the Solidworks MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_drawing_from_model: 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 create_drawing_from_model? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_drawing_from_model? +

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

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

create_drawing_from_model 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.