vba_create_reference_geometry

WHAT IT DOES

What vba_create_reference_geometry does on Solidworks

AI agents invoke vba_create_reference_geometry to trigger actions in Solidworks. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why vba_create_reference_geometry needs a policy

Generating VBA code that creates geometry in SolidWorks is an Execute-level action. It runs code/scripts that trigger external operations in SolidWorks, modifying the model environment. While creation of reference geometry is not inherently destructive or financial, executing generated VBA code carries medium severity due to potential unintended side effects depending on the arguments passed.

From the tool's definition 'Generate VBA for creating reference geometry' — this tool generates and likely executes VBA code to create reference geometry (planes, axes, points) within SolidWorks

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Verdict

vba_create_reference_geometry Rate-limited

vba_create_reference_geometry stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "vba_create_reference_geometry": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vba_create_reference_geometry_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about vba_create_reference_geometry

What does the vba_create_reference_geometry tool do? +

Generate VBA for creating reference geometry (planes, axes, points). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Solidworks MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on vba_create_reference_geometry? +

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

vba_create_reference_geometry is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit vba_create_reference_geometry? +

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

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

vba_create_reference_geometry 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.