SolidCraft modeling

Overview

Work the part out as numbers first. Then build it in a few large batch calls, and check each stage with measure against values you computed yourself. A clean build takes 3-4 build batches, about 10-13 calls with the checks. Command shapes, plane axes, ids, reply sizes and known traps are in reference.md next to this file, so you do not need to explore the command catalog.

Before the first call

1. In SolidCraft's own chat or any MCP client, call skill_reference {"skill":"solidcraft-modeling"}. Elsewhere, read reference.md.
2. Run inspect_design {"measure":false,"sketches":false}, even when you think the session is empty.
   • The SolidCraft server's instructions end with Backend: connected to the SolidCraft app when it drives the user's open app, and with Backend: headless otherwise.
   • If the design has timeline features, ask before calling new_design or open, because both discard unsaved work. You can also build into the open design.
3. Write a plan:
   • the parameters
   • the placement: centre the part on the origin so patterns and mirrors can work from the planes
   • every feature, with the world point you will use for each edge or face pick
   • the expected volume and bounding box