I received some instructions from RapidWeaver support after sending a few log files to them. This worked! I can finally publish at normal speeds again!
[from RW support]
Sorry to hear you’re having issues with publishing, I know it can be really frustrating.
Try running permissions repair on your local hard drive - think this is what’s causing the issue: https://support.apple.com/guide/disk-utility/repair-a-disk-dskutl1040/mac
Secondly, try re-stablishing permissions on an individual basis.
- Step 1: Go to RapidWeaver, press and hold the Option (alt) key - select “Reveal Addons Folder”
- Step 2: Click anywhere (whitespace) in the folder. Press Command + I on your keyboard.
- Step 3: Unlock the Sharing & Permissions options by clicking on the padlock and entering an admin password
- Step 4: Set your user to Read & Write access, then go to the gear/cog icon and select “Apply to enclosed items…”
- Step 5: Re-open RapidWeaver and update your add-ons as usual
Follow the above steps on the folder where the project file is located as well.
Lastly, try creating a new bookmark / publish destination in Settings > Publishing and delete the current / old bookmark/destination.
Let me know if the issue persists!
Thanks
Aaron
Support @ Realmac Software