After effects cc 2014 importing any files

My first time creating a discussion,
Since Yosemite update or possibly the last but one AE update, Im experiencing import issues. It seems to allow one import (of any file) and then the next time you use import it doesnt bring up the finder window. The same happens with replacing files.
The only get around Ive found is to drag and drop all imports! far from ideal and means replace functions dont work at all.
Anyone got a remedy please? delete preferences maybe..
thanks

What, exact, version number of AE CC 2014 is this you're using?
What exact OSX version number are you using?
Have you tried deleting preferences or any other troubleshooting steps? If so, what?

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