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create_part_beam

Create a 3D wire beam part in Abaqus by specifying its name, length, and optional endpoint coordinates.

Instructions

Create a 3D wire (beam) part.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
nameYes
lengthYes
point1No
point2No
timeoutNo
model_nameNoModel-1

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

C2.8/5.0
Behavior2/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It only states that a part is created, with no mention of required Abaqus connection state, whether the part is added to a model, how defaults like point1/point2/model_name behave, or what the output contains.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no wasted words. It is concise and easy to parse, though brevity comes at the cost of omitted context captured under other dimensions.

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

Completeness2/5

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

For a tool with six parameters, no annotations, and meaningful defaults, this description is not complete enough. It leaves unclear how length relates to point1/point2, what coordinate system is used, and whether model_name or timeout affect behavior.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description does not mention any of the six parameters. It does not clarify the meaning of length, the coordinate roles of point1/point2, the timeout parameter, or the model_name default, so it adds no value beyond the raw schema.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description states a specific verb-resource pair: 'Create a 3D wire (beam) part.' It clearly distinguishes this from sibling part-creation tools like create_part_sphere or create_part_cube by specifying the beam/wire geometry type, and from create_beam_section by explicitly saying 'part.'

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?

No guidance is given about when to use this tool versus alternatives, prerequisites, or when not to use it. The name and description imply beam part creation, but there is no explicit routing or exclusion information compared to other create_part_* tools.

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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