InDesign refuses to overwrite files?!?

Hello,
Ok, this problem is really starting to frustrate me.
Why does InDesign have so much trouble overwriting a PDF when I've asked it to replace the file?
It claims the file is in use or I don't have permission to do so, but it's not in use and I should have all the permission I like.
The most aggravating thing about it is there is no consistency. Sometimes it will overwrite fine, sometimes I need to quit Acrobat (even though the file is no longer open) and then it will overwrite, sometimes I have to go to the trouble of actually deleting the PDF and saving a new one.
Anyone else have this problem or know what the deal is?

(Donovan_Bond) wrote:
Hello,
Ok, this problem is really starting to frustrate me.
Why does InDesign have so much trouble overwriting a PDF when I've asked it to replace the file?
It claims the file is in use or I don't have permission to do so, but it's not in use and I should have all the permission I like.
The most aggravating thing about it is there is no consistency. Sometimes it will overwrite fine, sometimes I need to quit Acrobat (even though the file is no longer open) and then it will overwrite, sometimes I have to go to the trouble of actually deleting the PDF and saving a new one.
Anyone else have this problem or know what the deal is?
This could happen if the PDF is open in an application, or if the operating system thinks it is - either because the OS is easily fooled, or the application's not smart about turning off the open file signal quickly enough after it's been closed, or ever. Sometimes just selecting a file in the Mac Finder or Windows Explorer can send an incorrect "file in use" or "open file" message.
HTH
Regards,
Peter
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