analysis_select_by_layer

A write tool on the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP server.

SERVERAutoCAD MCP Pro SOURCEu-c4n/autocad-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What analysis_select_by_layer does on AutoCAD MCP Pro

AI agents use analysis_select_by_layer to create or update resources in AutoCAD MCP Pro, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your AutoCAD MCP Pro environment.

RISK

Why analysis_select_by_layer is rated Medium

An AI agent can call analysis_select_by_layer faster than any human can review: one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in AutoCAD MCP Pro by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs analysis_select_by_layer safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and AutoCAD MCP Pro, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For analysis_select_by_layer, this is the rule to start with:

analysis_select_by_layer Rate-limited

analysis_select_by_layer 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": {
    "analysis_select_by_layer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "analysis_select_by_layer_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect AutoCAD MCP Pro, apply this rule, and every analysis_select_by_layer call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about analysis_select_by_layer

What does the analysis_select_by_layer tool do? +

analysis_select_by_layer is a write tool on the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on analysis_select_by_layer? +

Register the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for analysis_select_by_layer: 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 AutoCAD MCP Pro. Nothing to install.

What risk level is analysis_select_by_layer? +

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

Can I rate-limit analysis_select_by_layer? +

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

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

analysis_select_by_layer is provided by the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP server (u-c4n/autocad-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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