Live Link is a Pirros plugin feature that automatically keeps your downloaded details connected to the Pirros library. When a detail you've downloaded gets updated by an admin, Live Link can notify you or automatically reflect changes.
What Live Link Does
Monitors details in your open Revit model that were downloaded from Pirros
Checks whether newer versions are available in the Pirros library
Displays a notification when an update is available
When to Use Live Link
Live Link is helpful when:
You're working on an active project and want to know immediately if a firm standard detail has been updated
Your firm is in the middle of a library update cycle and details are changing frequently
When to Disable Live Link
Some users prefer to disable Live Link because:
It can trigger frequent notifications when many details are being updated
On large models with many Pirros details, it may add minor overhead during model operations
Your workflow may not require real-time update awareness
How to Disable Live Link
Open Revit with the Pirros plugin loaded
Click the Pirros tab in the top ribbon
Click Live Link Icon
Toggle it to off
The icon will then turn grey
Live Link is disabled only for your session and model. Other team members' settings are not affected.
What Happens Next
With Live Link enabled, you'll see notifications in the plugin when updates are available. With it disabled, you can still check for updates manually by clicking Download in the plugin — Pirros will show if newer versions exist for any staged details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does disabling Live Link mean I won't get any update notifications?
A: You won't get real-time notifications in Revit, but you'll still receive email notifications (if enabled in your Pirros account settings) when details you've downloaded are updated.
Q: Does Live Link automatically change details in my model?
A: No. Live Link notifies you that an update is available — it does not change your model automatically. You choose whether to download the updated version.
Q: Can my admin force Live Link on for the whole firm?
A: No. Live Link is a per-user setting controlled from the Revit plugin.