Hi David,
Yes, went to automation settings, and there was no option to enable plugins- however it always works with all the automation I want to do - This project seems to be problematic - I ended up having to bounce out some audio with no fx, automation on it, and moving to new project where it allowed me to do EQ sweeps in automation, then substituting back in. pain, but I've got the BBC breathing down my neck to deliver this programme. I'm a writer/producer most of the time, but am editing a spoken word radio show at the mo, and out of my comfort zone. I'll try and attach a screen grab of the automation prefs window.