This article walks through the main areas of the Pirros interface so you know where everything is before you start working.
Top Navigation Bar
The top navigation bar is visible on every page and provides access to all major sections:
Details — search, browse, and download architectural details and sheets
Families — search, browse, and download Revit families
Projects — view uploaded projects, their details, and project filters
Stashes — access your personal stashes and firm-wide stashes
Management (admins only) — analytics, flagged details, suggestions, and import/export tools
Your initials appear in the top right corner. Click them to access your profile, switch workspaces, or download the Revit plugin.
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 left — 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
Open a stash to view its contents, stage details for download, or export to PDF.
Management Tab (Admins Only)
The Management tab gives admins access to:
Analytics — download counts by user, detail, and project
Flagged Details — details flagged by team members for review
Suggestions — AI-powered recommendations for which project details to promote to typicals
Import / Export — bulk edit details, tags, and metadata via Excel
Settings
Access Settings by clicking the gear icon next to your initials. 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: I don't see the Management tab. Why?
A: The Management tab is visible only to users with admin-level permissions. If you need access, ask your firm's Pirros administrator to update your role.
Q: How do I switch between workspaces?
A: Click the dropdown arrow next to your initials in the top right. 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 right, then click Plugin. Or navigate directly to app.pirros.com/plugin.