paused with due date / forecast mode
 

I believe action items with a due date don't show up in forecast if the item is paused. Does this sound right?

What do you mean by "item is paused"?

If an action has a start date which has not yet arrived, or is part of a project which has a start date which has not yet arrived, it shows up in the forecast.

If the action is part of a project which is On Hold, Completed, or Dropped, it does not show up in the forecast.

You've answered my question. thanks.