Finding & Using Content
Search with filters, download into Revit, sharing content, requesting content.
19 articles
Searching
Best practice for searching through your library
How to Search for DetailsUse keywords, filters, and tags to find the right detail in seconds.
Understanding the Details PageWhat you see when you open a detail — versions, history, tags, references, and download options.
Comparing DetailsCompare two details side-by-side with overlay and alignment tools.
Understanding the Families PageA walkthrough of the Families interface — browsing, filtering, and viewing family details.
How to Search for a Family in PirrosWhether you're looking for a single type or browsing an entire category, Pirros offers several tools to help you get what you need efficiently. This article walks through the main…
You Don't Need a Library to Start: The Project Archival ApproachHow Pirros turns your past project files into a searchable library — no pre-curation needed.
Downloading
How to use your content
Download Details from PirrosDownload details into your Revit model or export them as PDFs — step by step.
How view references work (and what's not supported)This guide explains how section and callout references function in Pirros.
How to Download Families with Different TypesWhen a family includes multiple types, you can choose exactly which types to bring into your model, helping keep projects clean and lightweight. This article walks through the full download…
PDF Export and Download OptionsExport details and stashes as PDFs for markups, cartoon sets, or sharing outside Revit.
Syncing vs Downloading: The Two Key WorkflowsThe difference between pushing content to Pirros (sync) and pulling content into Revit (download).
Stashes & Sharing
Stashes and Collaboration
Create StashesThis article explains how regular users (non-admins) can add details to stashes and collaborate by sharing them with their team.
How to Flag a Detail for ReviewFlag a detail that needs attention — whether it's outdated, incorrect, or a candidate for your typical library.
How to Flag a Family for ReviewFlag a family with an issue or suggestion for your admin team.
Requesting Content
How to request content into your library
Request Typical Detail Versions from AdministratorsThis article shows how regular users can request typical details (i.e. approved and standardized details) from administrators.
Request to Download DetailsThe following article will walk you through the workflow of requesting to download details into your active project.
Request Details from AdministratorsThis article describes the proper workflow of requesting details from your administrators.
Request Projects to be Uploaded to Pirros
Request Access to Project Files stored on your Partners' ACC/BIM 360 account