setup_template_positions · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What setup_template_positions does on Solidworks

AI agents use setup_template_positions 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 setup_template_positions needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies template configurations (positioning data) within SolidWorks drawing templates. While it does not execute arbitrary code or delete data, it does persistently change template state and properties. The modification is reversible (templates can be reconfigured), placing it in the Write category rather than Execute.

From the tool's definition The tool name 'setup_template_positions' combined with the description 'Set up a drawing template with standard view positions' indicates it modifies or configures a drawing template's layout and positioning.

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Verdict

setup_template_positions Rate-limited

setup_template_positions 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": {
    "setup_template_positions": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "setup_template_positions_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about setup_template_positions

What does the setup_template_positions tool do? +

Set up a drawing template with standard view positions. 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 setup_template_positions? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit setup_template_positions? +

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

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

setup_template_positions 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.