External Editor Doesn't Update Aperture 3 mage

Relatively new to Mac. Using Aperture 3 with Photoshop Elements 9 selected as the external editor. First time to try external editing. Seleted "edit in external editor" and Aperture makes a new version and Photoshop Elements 9 opens up with the selected image. I make changes in Photoshop (major, like gray scale and rotate). Then save, but the version in Aperture 3 remains un-edited??? Can't figure it out. Need help.

You need to save, then close the file in Elements. Do not simply close Elements first.

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