vba_drawing_dimensions · Solidworks MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What vba_drawing_dimensions does on Solidworks

AI agents invoke vba_drawing_dimensions 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_drawing_dimensions needs a policy

This tool generates VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) code, which is executable code that runs within SolidWorks to modify drawings. While 'generating' code could be interpreted as just producing text, VBA generation in a CAD MCP context strongly implies the code is intended to be executed within SolidWorks to add dimensions, making this an Execute-category tool.

From the tool's definition Generate VBA for adding dimensions to drawings

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Verdict

vba_drawing_dimensions Rate-limited

vba_drawing_dimensions 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_drawing_dimensions": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "vba_drawing_dimensions_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about vba_drawing_dimensions

What does the vba_drawing_dimensions tool do? +

Generate VBA for adding dimensions to drawings. 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_drawing_dimensions? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit vba_drawing_dimensions? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the vba_drawing_dimensions 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_drawing_dimensions completely? +

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

vba_drawing_dimensions 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.