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Objects serve as containers for all related information about a location. When you select an object in Forerunner, the information panel lets you attach records, upload files, create tasks, and add comments—building a complete history for each property or custom object.

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The object information panel

Click any object on the map or select one from a table to open the information panel. The panel displays:
  • Object header - Address (for properties) or label (for custom objects), with quick actions
  • Tab navigation - Switch between Overview, Related, Activity, Tasks, Records, Workflows, and Files. Some tabs only show if your account uses that feature.
Everything about an object lives in this panel. There’s no separate detail page.
The information panel stays open as you navigate the map. Click a different object to switch the panel to that location without closing it.
For custom objects you created manually, the header includes an Edit object action to update the object’s label or reshape its geometry. See Editing a custom object.

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Information panel tabs

The Overview tab displays the object’s key attributes and information at a glance.

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What you’ll see

For properties:
  • Address and location
  • Flood zone designation and SFHA status
  • Elevation data (BFE, lowest floor, freeboard)
  • Parcel information (ID, owner, land use)
  • Risk indicators (repetitive loss, SI/SD status)
For custom objects:
  • Object label and identifier
  • All configured custom attributes
  • Location coordinates
  • Object type and group

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Attribute sections

Attributes are organized into logical sections for easy scanning. Expand or collapse sections to focus on the information you need.

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Data sources

Attribute values come from various sources—parcel imports, FEMA data, elevation certificates, and custom data. See Object attributes for details on how data is populated and updated.
Available attributes depend on your account configuration and data sources. Contact your Customer Success Manager to add or modify displayed attributes.

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Best practices

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Organizing object information

  • Attach records consistently - Use the same record types for similar activities across objects
  • Name files descriptively - Clear file names make documents easier to find later
  • Set realistic task due dates - Give assignees appropriate time to complete work
  • Use comments for context - Add notes that help colleagues understand the situation

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Maintaining data quality

  • Complete required fields - Ensure records capture all necessary information
  • Check file quality - Verify documents are legible before uploading
  • Close completed tasks - Mark tasks done to keep lists accurate
  • Review periodically - Check object information for accuracy during routine work

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Working efficiently

  • Use the info panel for quick tasks - View details, add files, create records without leaving the map
  • Leverage activity history - Review what’s happened before taking action
  • Link related work - Connect records, files, and tasks to build a complete picture

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Frequently asked questions

Records are linked to specific objects and typically cannot be moved. If a record was attached to the wrong object, contact your Customer Success Manager for assistance.
Comments are visible to staff users with access to the object. Comments are not visible on the public website.
There’s no limit on the number of files per object. You can upload up to 10 at a time. PDFs and images must be under 30MB each, and videos under 600MB. Contact your CSM if you have concerns about storage.
Yes. Members and Managers can delete records and files from their action menus.
Overdue tasks display with a visual indicator (often red or highlighted). Overdue isn’t a separate status, so an overdue task still shows as To do or In progress.
Not from the object itself. Export records from record tables, and contact your Customer Success Manager for custom reporting needs.