To make your past project details searchable in Pirros, upload the Revit models that contain them. Pirros extracts every detail view, sheet, and family automatically.
Prerequisite: You need the Admin role in Pirros. Members cannot upload models.
Two Ways to Upload
Pirros supports two upload methods:
Local upload — drag and drop Revit files (.rvt) from your desktop or server
ACC/BIM 360 upload — connect to your Autodesk Construction Cloud account and select models directly
Upload from Your Desktop
Navigate to the Details page in Pirros
Click + Add Details at the top right
Drag and drop your Revit model file (.rvt) into the upload area, or click to browse your file system
Click Upload
Upload from ACC/BIM 360
Navigate to the Details page in Pirros
Click + Add Details at the top right
Click the Autodesk button to connect to your ACC/BIM 360 account
Browse your cloud projects and select the model(s) to upload
Click Upload
Note: Your ACC administrator must have installed the Pirros app in your ACC account before you can use this method. See Integrate with your Autodesk Construction Cloud Account for setup instructions.
Configure Upload Settings
Before clicking Upload, click Upload Settings to control which view types Pirros extracts from the model:
Sheeted Details — detail views placed on sheets (recommended: always on)
Drafting Views — standalone drafting views not on sheets
Legends — legend views
Schedules — schedule views
Sheets — full sheet views
Most firms start with Sheeted Details enabled and add other view types based on their needs.
What Happens During Processing
After you click Upload, Pirros processes the model in the background:
Extracts all views matching your upload settings
Generates thumbnail previews for each detail
Indexes the text content (view names, sheet names, annotations) for search
Groups similar details automatically
Processing time depends on the model size. Small models (under 50 views) process in minutes. Large models (hundreds of views) may take longer. You'll receive a notification when processing is complete.
After Uploading
Once processed, the project and its details appear on the Details page under All Details. You can then:
Apply project filters (market sector, location, client, etc.) to help your team find relevant content
Add tags to individual details for categorization
Mark the project as Reference Only if you want to restrict downloads
Troubleshooting ACC Uploads
If an ACC upload fails or shows a "legacy version" error:
Verify that the Revit model has been published (not draft) in ACC
If you recently upgraded the model to a newer Revit version, republish it in ACC — Pirros reads the published version, not the working version
Check that the Pirros app is authorized in your ACC account settings
If the issue persists, try downloading the model from ACC to your desktop and uploading it as a local file
What Happens Next
Your team can search across the uploaded project immediately. Details appear in All Details and are findable by keyword, tag, and project filter. Over time, Pirros analytics will show which project details get downloaded most — strong candidates for promotion to your Typical library.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How many projects should I upload to start?
A: Start with 5-10 recent projects that represent your firm's typical work. You can add more over time.
Q: Can I upload AutoCAD (.dwg) files?
A: Yes. Pirros supports DWG files in addition to Revit models. CAD details are displayed in their original layer colors. For best results, separate multi-detail sheets into individual DWG files before uploading.
Q: Can I upload PDF files?
A: Yes. PDF files can be uploaded as drawing sets associated with a project.
Q: Will uploading the same model twice create duplicates?
A: If the model was previously uploaded and the details have Pirros IDs, re-uploading will update the existing records. If it's a fresh copy without Pirros IDs, duplicates will be created. To update an existing project, use the Sync workflow from the Revit plugin rather than re-uploading from the web.