MathCAD MCP Server
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The MathCAD MCP Server provides integration between AI assistants like Claude and PTC MathCAD Prime. It allows interaction with MathCAD worksheets through a standardized Model Context Protocol (MCP) interface.
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What is MathCAD MCP Server?
The MathCAD MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants, such as Claude, to interact with PTC MathCAD Prime. It provides a standardized interface for managing worksheets, controlling inputs, accessing outputs, and managing calculations within MathCAD.
How to use MathCAD MCP Server?
To use the server, install the required dependencies, run the installation script, and configure your Claude Desktop to connect to the server. The server exposes MCP tools and resources that can be used to interact with MathCAD worksheets. Refer to the example workflows for guidance on solving physics problems and performing engineering analysis.
Key features of MathCAD MCP Server
Worksheet Management: Open, close, and save MathCAD worksheets
Input Control: Set numerical values, strings, and matrices with units
Output Access: Retrieve calculation results with proper units
Calculation Management: Pause, resume, and recalculate worksheets
Export Options: Save worksheets as PDF, RTF, and XPS files
Use cases of MathCAD MCP Server
Solving mathematical equations using AI assistant
Plotting functions with MathCAD through AI commands
Analyzing engineering problems using MathCAD and AI
Automating unit conversion tasks
Creating new worksheet templates with AI assistance
FAQ from MathCAD MCP Server
What operating system is required?
What operating system is required?
Windows operating system is required for MathCAD COM automation.
What versions of MathCAD are supported?
What versions of MathCAD are supported?
PTC MathCAD Prime 3.0 or higher is required.
What do I do if I encounter COM automation errors?
What do I do if I encounter COM automation errors?
Ensure MathCAD is installed, properly licensed, you're running on Windows, and try restarting MathCAD and the MCP server.
How do I resolve 'Worksheet Not Found' errors?
How do I resolve 'Worksheet Not Found' errors?
Use absolute paths, ensure file paths are correctly escaped, and verify the file exists and is a valid .mcdx file.
What should I do if unit conversion fails?
What should I do if unit conversion fails?
Check for compatibility between units, ensure the right unit symbols are used, and try using standard unit formats.