analysis_select_by_type

Get all entities of a specific type. Returns entity list with handles.

SERVERAutoCAD MCP Pro SOURCEu-c4n/autocad-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What analysis_select_by_type does on AutoCAD MCP Pro

AI agents call analysis_select_by_type to retrieve information from AutoCAD MCP Pro without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why analysis_select_by_type is rated Low

This tool queries the drawing for entities matching a specified type and returns their handles. It performs a read-only selection/filter operation with no side effects, modifications, or deletions.

From the tool's definition 'Get all entities of a specific type. Returns entity list with handles.' — retrieves and returns data with no modification

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs analysis_select_by_type 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_type, this is the rule to start with:

analysis_select_by_type Allowed

analysis_select_by_type is read-only, so it stays allowed. 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_type": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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_type call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about analysis_select_by_type

What does the analysis_select_by_type tool do? +

Get all entities of a specific type. Returns entity list with handles. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on analysis_select_by_type? +

Register the AutoCAD MCP Pro MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for analysis_select_by_type: 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_type? +

analysis_select_by_type is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit analysis_select_by_type? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the analysis_select_by_type 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_type completely? +

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

analysis_select_by_type 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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