To upload all families from a Revit model at once, upload the .rvt file through the Families page. Pirros automatically extracts every family inside the model and adds them to your library.
Prerequisite: Admin role required.
Step 1: Configure Thumbnail Preview Settings
Before uploading, set your thumbnail preferences so extracted families display correctly. These settings are shared with RFA uploads.
Open Settings (dropdown arrow → gear icon).
Go to Uploads → Thumbnail Previews.
Configure Visual Style, Detail Level, 3D View / Angle, and Custom Appearance by Category as needed. See Uploading RFA Files for detailed descriptions of each option.
Important: Thumbnail settings only apply to families uploaded after the change.
Step 2: Configure Upload Settings (Category Filters)
For RVT uploads, you must also configure which family categories Pirros should extract from the model.
In Settings → Uploads, select Content.
Scroll to the Families Uploads section.
By default, both Loadable Families and System Families are enabled. Toggle these off if you don't want those family types extracted.
Click the dropdown next to Revit Family Categories to select which categories to extract (e.g., Doors, Casework, Plumbing Fixtures).
Tip: Most firms start with all relevant categories enabled, then refine over time. You probably don't want every category — exclude categories your firm doesn't use (e.g., a structural firm may skip Plumbing Fixtures).
Step 3: Upload the RVT Model
Navigate to the Families page and click + icon, and click New Family.
Drag and drop the RVT model into the drop zone, or connect via Autodesk (ACC) from the left panel.
The model appears on the right side of the upload screen.
Step 4: Assign and Upload
Click the checkmark to select all, then click Assign Project (or select a Project from the Dropdown).
Choose Typical or a specific project, then click Save.
Click Upload.
Processing time depends on the model size and number of families. Once complete, all extracted families appear in the Families module with thumbnails based on your configured settings.
FAQ
Q: How many families can a single RVT model contain?
A: There's no set limit. Large models with hundreds of families are common. Processing time increases with model complexity.
Q: Will uploading the same model twice create duplicates?
A: If the families have the same names, Pirros may create duplicates. Check your library before re-uploading, or use the model as an update to existing families.
Q: What's the difference between Loadable and System Families?
A: Loadable families are standalone .rfa files (doors, furniture, fixtures). System families are built into Revit (walls, floors, ceilings) and can't exist as separate files. Most firms only need loadable families in Pirros.
Q: Can I upload from ACC directly?
A: Yes. On the upload screen, use the Autodesk option in the left panel to connect to your ACC account and select models.