Thanks Guys.
It was a question about "developing" in APhoto and using the other programs to produce the printed output.
I print using an Epson R3000 and I do use ICC profiles and I attempt to the calibrate the monitor using an old Spyder4.
Lots of things to learn to get right so I was just seeking to understand if by using APublisher or ADesigner in the mix I was not detracting from the developed image.
Thanks to both of you for responding its good to know that I can continue down that path without too much of a concern.
Regards
Phill