Oh dear... not the response I was hoping for. But to be expected I guess. I'm trying to convince the workplace I need CS6, but when you're talking to people who don't understand what you're doing and not a clue about software it's like talking a different language.
You know what is interesting - when I draw a simple line and apply the dotted line style it works. On a curved line with a loop in it that I have made some slight adjustments to with the free transform tool is where it goes pear shaped and won't work.
Thank you for your assistance. I have investigated other ways to achieve my end result. just took me longer.