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move_by_name

Move a FreeCAD body by specified distances along X, Y, or Z axes. Provide body name and distances in mm.

Instructions

FreeCAD tool: move_by_name

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
body_nameNoBody name
x_distNoX distance (mm)
y_distNoY distance (mm)
z_distNoZ distance (mm)
Behavior1/5

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

No annotations provided, so description must convey behavioral traits. It mentions no side effects, required permissions, return values, or constraints. The agent cannot infer whether the move is absolute or relative, or if it modifies the document irreversibly.

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

Conciseness2/5

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

Extremely short but under-specified. Conciseness is not achieved when essential information is missing. The description is merely a label, not a helpful explanation.

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

Completeness1/5

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

Description is incomplete given no output schema and moderate complexity. It fails to explain what the tool moves, the coordinate system, or any constraints. Agent would struggle to invoke correctly.

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?

Input schema has 100% coverage with descriptions for all 4 parameters. The description adds no extra meaning beyond what schema already provides. Baseline of 3 is appropriate since schema does the work.

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

Purpose1/5

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

Description is a tautology: 'FreeCAD tool: move_by_name' merely restates the name without specifying what action is performed (e.g., moving a body, constraint, or something else). It does not distinguish from siblings like rotate_by_name or combine_by_name.

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 on when to use this tool versus alternatives. Sibling tools (e.g., rotate_by_name) exist but are not mentioned or differentiated. Agent gets no context for selection.

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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