This article walks through the main areas of the Pirros interface so you know where everything is before you start working.
Left Side Toolbar
The top navigation bar is visible on every page and provides access to all major sections:
Inbox — see all notifications like shared stashes or flagged items
Projects — view uploaded projects, their details, and project filters
Details — search, browse, and download architectural details and sheets
Families — search, browse, and download Revit families
Stashes — access your personal stashes and firm-wide stashes
Admin Only:
Source files — analytics, flagged details, suggestions, and import/export tools
Import/Export — export your library into an excel sheet
Flags — view all flagged content
Requests — view all content download/upload requests
Usage — business intelligence analytics of how you and your team are using the platform
Health — health scores of your library (configured by firm admin)
Your initials/workspace appear in the top left corner. Click them to access your profile, switch workspaces, download the Revit plugin, or log out.
Details Page
The Details page is where most users spend their time. It includes:
Search bar at the top — type keywords to find details across all projects
Views toggle — switch between Typical Details (vetted standards) and All Details (everything including project details)
Filter panel on the right — narrow results by tags, Revit version, detail type, and project filters
Detail cards in the main area — each card shows a thumbnail, detail name, project, and sheet info
Click any detail card to preview it. From the preview, you can download to Revit, download as PDF, add to a stash, flag for review, or open the full detail page.
Families Page
The Families page works like the Details page but is dedicated to Revit families (.rfa files). Browse by family name, category, or tags. Click a family to see all available types and download options.
Projects Page
The Projects page lists all uploaded projects organized into:
Active projects — recently linked projects with ongoing activity
Completed projects — past project uploads with their full detail sets
Click any project to see its details, drawing sets, and project filter values. Admins can edit project metadata and toggle Reference Only status from here.
Stashes Page
The Stashes page has two tabs:
User Stashes — your personal collections (visible only to you unless shared)
Firm Stashes — pre-built collections created by admins for the whole team
Shared Stashes — stashes that have been shared with you by a teammate.
Open a stash to view its contents, stage details for download, or export to PDF.
Settings
Access Settings by clicking the gear icon at the bottom of the left toolbar. Settings are organized into:
Firm Settings — display preferences, PDF footer layout (applies to all users)
Workspace Settings — project filters, detail tags, saved views, upload settings, users (workspace-specific)
Roles — create and manage custom permission roles
All Users — invite users, manage workspace assignments, update roles
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I switch between workspaces?
A: Click the dropdown arrow next to your initials in the top left. Select the workspace you want to view from the list.
Q: Where do I download the Revit plugin?
A: Click your initials in the top left, then click Plugin. Or navigate directly to app.pirros.com/plugin.