Duncan,
Tried that - no difference.
I'm not sure what you're saying? You used a separate FTP client like Fetch, or Transmit, etc. and you couldn't get that to work either?
If so, then I suspect something is wrong with your system.
I should say that the problem is with my laptop. I have no problems with my desktop and they both have the same settings. Would upgrading solve the problem?
I doubt it would make any difference. But you're always welcome to download and demo the latest version of Photo Mechanic.
-Kirk