set_drawing_sheet_size · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_drawing_sheet_size does on Solidworks

AI agents use set_drawing_sheet_size 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 set_drawing_sheet_size needs a policy

This tool modifies drawing sheet properties (a reversible operation) rather than executing code, deleting data, or affecting financial systems. The change can be undone by resetting to a different sheet size. While it affects document state, the modification is straightforward and its scope is bounded to sheet dimensions.

From the tool's definition The tool name 'set_drawing_sheet_size' and description 'Set the drawing sheet size' indicate modification of an existing drawing's properties. This is a reversible change to document metadata/layout settings.

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Verdict

set_drawing_sheet_size Rate-limited

set_drawing_sheet_size 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": {
    "set_drawing_sheet_size": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_drawing_sheet_size_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about set_drawing_sheet_size

What does the set_drawing_sheet_size tool do? +

Set the drawing sheet size. 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 set_drawing_sheet_size? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_drawing_sheet_size? +

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

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

set_drawing_sheet_size 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.