entity_array_rectangular

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why entity_array_rectangular needs a policy

The tool lacks an explicit description, reducing confidence slightly, but the naming convention and context of an AutoCAD automation server strongly suggest this creates arrayed copies of entities (a reversible write operation). This is Write rather than Execute because it modifies drawing state in a predictable, structured way based on entity selection and array parameters, not by executing arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'entity_array_rectangular' suggests creating or duplicating entities in a rectangular pattern within AutoCAD.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access entity_array_rectangular gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control entity_array_rectangular

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and AutoCAD MCP Pro, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for entity_array_rectangular:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "entity_array_rectangular": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "entity_array_rectangular_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

entity_array_rectangular 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.

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FAQ

Questions about entity_array_rectangular

What does the entity_array_rectangular tool do? +

entity_array_rectangular. 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 entity_array_rectangular? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit entity_array_rectangular? +

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

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

entity_array_rectangular 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.

Enforce policy on every AutoCAD MCP Pro tool call.

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