Inability to export from Indesign and save over exiting PDF on Mac Yosemite

When I export an InDesign document to save as a PDF, it only works if the PDF doesn't already exist. If I try to replace a file, I get the error File is Open. Needless to say, the file is not open. I'm using InDesign CC 2014 Release and a Mac updated to Yosomite 10.10.1. The files is on a Windows server 2008 and I have full permissions.

Try doing it on your Desktop. It may have to do with permissions for saving to the server. I believe there is an ongoing thread about difficulties saving to Windows servers with Yosemite.

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