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add_concentric_mate

Align axes of two cylindrical or conical faces with a concentric mate. Specify components, face IDs, and alignment direction (aligned or anti-aligned).

Instructions

Mate concéntrico — alinea ejes de dos entidades cilíndricas/cónicas.

Uso típico autopartes: alineación de ejes de barrenos (perno + bocina, bocina + flecha, dos cojinetes en una caja). [en: Add a concentric mate between two cylindrical / conical entities — typical autoparts use is aligning bolt+sleeve, sleeve+shaft, or two bearings in a housing.]

Args: component1_name, component2_name: SW component instance names from get_active_assembly_info (e.g. "bracket_L-1"). entity1_id, entity2_id: SW entity name strings, e.g. "Face@bracket_L-1@assy" (locale-sensitive — copy verbatim from the assembly info response). align: "ALIGNED" or "ANTIALIGNED".

Returns the created mate's metadata.

Related: add_mate_by_face_position (no-entity-name convenience for box-style components), stack_components (3 mates in one call for a fully-constrained stacked pair).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
alignNoALIGNED
entity1_idYes
entity2_idYes
component1_nameYes
component2_nameYes
Behavior4/5

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

No annotations provided, so description carries full burden. Discloses locale sensitivity for entity names, align parameter, and return of mate metadata. However, lacks details on error handling or side effects (e.g., does it modify assembly state?). Still adds significant behavioral context.

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?

Well-structured with bullet points and bilingual content. Could be slightly more concise by omitting Spanish repetition, but front-loads core purpose and uses clear formatting.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Covers all 5 parameters, required fields, typical usage, return value, and related tools. No output schema, but description adequately describes return as mate metadata. Complete for a mate tool with moderate complexity.

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

Parameters5/5

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

Schema coverage is 0%, so description compensates fully. Explains each parameter: component names from get_active_assembly_info, entity ID strings (locale-sensitive), and align values. Provides context beyond schema (e.g., copy verbatim note).

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?

Clearly states it aligns axes of cylindrical/conical entities via a concentric mate. Provides specific verb ('alinea ejes' / 'align axes') and resource. Distinguishes from siblings like add_mate_by_face_position and stack_components.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

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

Explicitly describes typical autoparts use cases (bolt+sleeve, sleeve+shaft, two bearings). Mentions related tools for alternative approaches, giving clear when-to-use guidance.

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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