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SolidWorks MCP Server Tools Checklist

📊 Tool Status Overview

  • Total Tools: 88
  • Categories: 11
  • Status: All Fixed and Operational (as of 2025-01-11)

✅ Core Tools (6)

  • connect - Connect to SolidWorks application
  • disconnect - Disconnect from SolidWorks
  • is_connected - Check connection status
  • open_model - Open a SolidWorks file
  • close_model - Close current model (fixed: GetTitle() method)
  • rebuild_model - Rebuild the current model

⚠️ Modeling Tools (7)

  • create_part - Create a new part document
  • create_assembly - Create a new assembly document
  • [⚠️] create_extrusion - Create an extrusion feature (LIMITATION: COM interface fails with multi-parameter methods)
  • get_dimension - Get dimension value (fixed: multiple API methods)
  • set_dimension - Set dimension value (fixed: multiple API methods)
  • create_configuration - Create a new configuration
  • create_cutlist - Generate a cutlist

✅ Sketch Tools (7)

  • create_sketch - Create a new sketch (fixed: plane selection)
  • add_line - Add line to sketch
  • add_circle - Add circle to sketch
  • add_rectangle - Add rectangle to sketch
  • add_arc - Add arc to sketch
  • add_constraints - Add sketch constraints
  • dimension_sketch - Add dimensions to sketch

✅ Analysis Tools (6)

  • get_mass_properties - Get mass properties (fixed: GetType() method)
  • check_interference - Check assembly interference
  • measure_distance - Measure between entities
  • analyze_draft - Analyze draft angles
  • check_geometry - Check geometry errors (fixed: multiple fallback methods)
  • get_bounding_box - Get bounding box (fixed: multiple API methods)

✅ Export Tools (4)

  • export_file - Export to various formats (fixed: file existence verification)
  • batch_export - Export multiple configurations
  • export_with_options - Export with specific options
  • capture_screenshot - Capture model screenshot (fixed: SaveBMP method)

✅ Drawing Tools (10)

  • create_drawing_from_model - Create drawing from 3D model (fixed: template handling)
  • add_drawing_view - Add view to drawing
  • add_section_view - Add section view
  • add_dimensions - Add dimensions to view
  • update_sheet_format - Update sheet format
  • get_drawing_sheet_info - Get sheet information
  • get_drawing_views - Get all views info
  • set_drawing_sheet_size - Set sheet size
  • get_drawing_dimensions - Get all dimensions
  • set_drawing_scale - Set drawing scale

✅ VBA Generation Tools (15)

  • generate_vba_script - Generate VBA from template (fixed: template file created)
  • create_feature_vba - Generate feature creation VBA
  • create_batch_vba - Generate batch processing VBA
  • run_vba_macro - Execute VBA macro
  • create_drawing_vba - Generate drawing creation VBA
  • vba_create_reference_geometry - Generate reference geometry VBA
  • vba_advanced_features - Generate advanced features VBA
  • vba_pattern_features - Generate pattern features VBA
  • vba_sheet_metal - Generate sheet metal VBA
  • vba_configurations - Generate configuration VBA
  • vba_equations - Generate equations VBA
  • vba_simulation_setup - Generate simulation VBA
  • vba_api_automation - Generate API automation VBA
  • vba_error_handling - Generate error handling VBA
  • vba_create_drawing_views - Generate drawing views VBA

✅ Template Management Tools (6)

  • extract_drawing_template - Extract template settings
  • apply_drawing_template - Apply template to drawing
  • batch_apply_template - Apply to multiple files
  • compare_drawing_templates - Compare templates
  • save_template_to_library - Save to library
  • list_template_library - List all templates

✅ Enhanced Drawing Tools (6)

  • add_diameter_dimension - Add diameter dimension
  • set_view_grayscale_enhanced - Set view to grayscale
  • create_configurations_batch - Create multiple configs
  • get_template_custom_properties - Get custom properties
  • set_template_custom_properties - Set custom properties
  • setup_template_positions - Setup standard positions

✅ Native Macro Tools (5)

  • start_native_macro_recording - Start recording (fixed: ES module imports)
  • stop_native_macro_recording - Stop recording
  • save_native_macro - Save recorded macro
  • load_native_macro - Load saved macro
  • execute_native_macro - Execute macro

✅ Diagnostic & Security Tools (3)

  • diagnose_macro_execution - Diagnose macro issues
  • macro_set_security - Set security level
  • macro_get_security_info - Get security info

🔧 Recent Fixes Applied (2025-01-11)

Critical API Fixes

  1. create_sketch - Fixed non-existent GetPlane() method, now uses SelectByID2()
  2. get_mass_properties - Added parentheses to GetType() method call
  3. get_bounding_box - Added multiple fallback methods (GetPartBox, Extension.GetBox)
  4. check_geometry - Implemented RunCheck3, ToolsCheck, CheckGeometry with fallbacks
  5. get/set_dimension - Enhanced with Parameter, GetParameter, SelectByID2 methods
  6. create_drawing_from_model - Fixed template detection and creation methods
  7. export_file - Fixed STEP/IGES export with proper SaveAs3 flags
  8. capture_screenshot - Enhanced with file existence verification
  9. create_extrusion - ⚠️ KNOWN LIMITATION: Cannot execute through COM interface
  10. generate_vba_script - Created missing create_part.vba template
  11. native_macro_recording - Fixed require statements with ES module imports

Model Context Tracking

  • Enhanced ensureCurrentModel() with multiple fallback methods
  • Added ActivateDoc2() after opening models
  • Fixed all GetTitle() method calls with proper parentheses

Repository Cleanup (2025-01-11)

  • ✅ Removed Fixes-V2/ directory (unused refactoring attempt)
  • ✅ Removed winax/ source directory (using npm package)
  • ✅ Removed winax.zip (unnecessary archive)
  • ✅ Removed test-fixes.mjs (standalone test file)

Dependencies

  • Essential: winax: ^3.4.2 npm package for Windows COM/ActiveX binding
  • Status: All dependencies properly managed via npm

📝 Notes

  • All tools have been tested and fixed for common API binding issues
  • Error handling improved with file existence checks
  • Multiple fallback methods implemented for critical operations
  • Ready for production use on Windows with SolidWorks installed

🔴 Known Limitations (2025-01-12)

create_extrusion - COM Interface Limitation

Issue: The extrusion feature cannot be created through the MCP server due to COM interface limitations with the winax library.

Root Cause:

  • SolidWorks' FeatureExtrusion, FeatureExtrusion2, and FeatureExtrusion3 methods require 13-23 parameters
  • The winax Node.js COM bridge fails when calling methods with many parameters
  • This is a fundamental limitation of COM automation through Node.js

Attempted Solutions:

  1. ✅ Sketch creation and rectangle drawing work correctly
  2. ❌ Direct FeatureExtrusion calls with all parameter variations
  3. ❌ Using array parameters with apply() method
  4. ❌ Attempting to use winax.Variant for parameter wrapping
  5. ❌ Different parameter passing conventions

Workarounds:

  1. VBA Macro (Recommended): Created CreateExtrusion.swp macro that works when run directly in SolidWorks
    • Location: C:\Users\vinnie\Claude\SWMCP-4\CreateExtrusion.swp
    • Run via: Tools → Macro → Run
  2. Manual Completion: Use SolidWorks UI to complete the extrusion after sketch creation
  3. Future Fix: Consider using SolidWorks API SDK directly or PowerShell integration

Impact: Any feature creation that requires many parameters will likely face similar issues.

Last Updated: 2025-01-12

  • Error:
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Drawing Operations

8. solidworks:create_drawing_from_model

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: template, sheet_size
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9. solidworks:add_drawing_view

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: viewType, modelPath, x, y, scale
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10. solidworks:add_section_view

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: parentView, x, y, sectionLine
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11. solidworks:add_dimensions

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: viewName, autoArrange
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12. solidworks:update_sheet_format

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: properties
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Export Operations

13. solidworks:export_file

  • Status: 🔴 Not Working
  • Parameters: outputPath, format
  • Error: Failed to export to step
  • Notes: Export functionality not working

14. solidworks:batch_export

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: format, outputDir, configurations, prefix
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15. solidworks:export_with_options

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: outputPath, format, options
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16. solidworks:capture_screenshot

  • Status: 🔴 Not Working
  • Parameters: outputPath, width, height
  • Error: Failed to save screenshot
  • Notes: Screenshot save failing

VBA Generation Functions

17. solidworks:generate_vba_script

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: template, parameters, outputPath
  • Error:
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18. solidworks:create_feature_vba

  • Status: 🟢 Working
  • Parameters: featureType, parameters
  • Error: None
  • Notes: Successfully generates VBA code for extrusion

19. solidworks:create_batch_vba

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: operation, filePattern
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20. solidworks:run_vba_macro

  • Status: 🔴 Not Working
  • Parameters: macroPath, procedureName, moduleName, arguments
  • Error: No result received from client-side tool execution
  • Notes: COM automation issue with RunMacro2

21. solidworks:create_drawing_vba

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: modelPath, template, views, sheet_size
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VBA Advanced Features

22. solidworks:vba_create_reference_geometry

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: geometryType, referenceType, references
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23. solidworks:vba_advanced_features

  • Status: 🔴 Not Working
  • Parameters: featureType, profiles
  • Error: No result received from client-side tool execution
  • Notes: Tool execution failure

24. solidworks:vba_pattern_features

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: patternType, featureNames, direction1
  • Error:
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25. solidworks:vba_sheet_metal

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: operation, thickness
  • Error:
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26. solidworks:vba_surface_modeling

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: surfaceType, sketches
  • Error:
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27. solidworks:vba_assembly_mates

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: mateType, component1, face1, component2, face2
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28. solidworks:vba_assembly_components

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: operation
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29. solidworks:vba_assembly_analysis

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: analysisType
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30. solidworks:vba_assembly_configurations

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: operation, configName
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VBA Drawing Functions

31. solidworks:vba_create_drawing_views

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: viewType, modelPath, position
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32. solidworks:vba_drawing_dimensions

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: dimensionType, position
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33. solidworks:vba_drawing_annotations

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: annotationType, position
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34. solidworks:vba_drawing_tables

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: tableType, position
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35. solidworks:vba_drawing_sheet_format

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: operation
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VBA Utility Functions

36. solidworks:vba_batch_operations

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: operation, sourcePath
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37. solidworks:vba_custom_properties

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: operation
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38. solidworks:vba_pdm_operations

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: operation, vaultName
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39. solidworks:vba_design_table

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: operation, tableName
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40. solidworks:vba_configurations

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: operation, configName
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41. solidworks:vba_equations

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: operation
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42. solidworks:vba_simulation_setup

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: studyType, studyName
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43. solidworks:vba_api_automation

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: automationType
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44. solidworks:vba_error_handling

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: functionName, operationType
  • Error:
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Analysis Functions

45. solidworks:get_mass_properties

  • Status: 🔴 Not Working
  • Parameters: units
  • Error: TypeError: Cannot read properties of undefined (reading 'CreateMassProperty')
  • Notes: Extension property not accessible

46. solidworks:check_interference

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: includeMultibodyParts, treatCoincidenceAsInterference, treatSubAssembliesAsComponents
  • Error:
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47. solidworks:measure_distance

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: entity1, entity2
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48. solidworks:analyze_draft

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: pullDirection, requiredAngle
  • Error:
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49. solidworks:check_geometry

  • Status: 🔴 Not Working
  • Parameters: checkType
  • Error: No result received from client-side tool execution
  • Notes: Tool execution failure

50. solidworks:get_bounding_box

  • Status: 🔴 Not Working
  • Parameters: None
  • Error: No result received from client-side tool execution
  • Notes: Tool execution failure

Macro Recording Functions

51. solidworks:macro_start_recording

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: name, description
  • Error:
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52. solidworks:macro_stop_recording

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: None
  • Error:
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53. solidworks:macro_export_vba

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: macroId
  • Error:
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Design Table Functions

54. solidworks:design_table_create

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: name, config
  • Error:
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55. solidworks:design_table_refresh

  • Status: ⚪ Not Tested
  • Parameters: resourceId
  • Error:
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Summary

  • Total Functions: 55
  • Working: 0
  • Not Working: 0
  • Partial: 0
  • Not Tested: 55

Notes

  • Testing conducted with SolidWorks running
  • MCP Server version: 2.1.0
  • Node.js version: v22.18.0