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cad_export_dxf

Exports the current drawing to a standard AutoCAD 2000 (AC1015) ASCII DXF file compatible with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, SolidWorks, and LibreCAD.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
filePathYesPath of the .dxf file inside the output folder (CAD_MCP_OUTPUT_DIR, default: the server working directory), e.g. "plans/level1.dxf"

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observed

TDQS

B3.4/5.0
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It usefully discloses the exact DXF dialect and target-CAD compatibility, but omits whether an existing file at filePath is overwritten, what happens on write failure, and whether the operation mutates server state.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single, front-loaded sentence with no filler; the format specificity earns its place. Nothing is wasted.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a one-parameter export tool whose parameter is fully documented in the schema and with no output schema to explain, the description covers the essential format and compatibility facts. It only lacks routing guidance and overwrite/side-effect behavior.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100% and the single filePath parameter is documented in the schema, including the output directory default. The description adds no syntax or format detail beyond what the schema already provides, so baseline 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb+resource ('Exports the current drawing') plus a precise output format ('AutoCAD 2000 (AC1015) ASCII DXF'), which implicitly separates it from cad_export_stl and cad_export_svg. It does not explicitly name those siblings, so it falls just short of the top band.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no guidance on when to choose DXF over the sibling exporters (STL/SVG), no prerequisites, and no mention of error or overwrite handling. The agent must infer usage entirely from the format name.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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