Have I got this right? Even though Ashot is installed, when using an app like GSP that does the triggering of images, Ashot is NOT used???
(when I run the ppk Bot it says Ashot not detected.)

Answer my own Question here:
I flew with DJI GSP as normal - it triggering the shots
With Konstantin's patience, I got the ppkbot to process beautifully and Ashot WAS detected.
The solution was to stick with UBX files where possible. I initially used the .obs file.