Content generation error. [Error: Failed to Export the PDF file.]

Hi;
Everytime i try to update an article within a folio in DPS folio builder i get this error :
Content generation error.
[Error: Failed to Export the PDF file.]
My colleague next to me is running exactly the same set up and doesnt get the error. in fact his update anf sideloading is fast as lightning.
the ONLY difference is that im running v28 tools and he is on v27, however wehave another colleague running v28 and his updates work perfectly.
Any ideas lovely community?
Scott

Hi Bob;
Have tried that one. And again on your suggestion....no luck.
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