Can't edit gradient or brush tool.

Im not sure what did I change but now when I use the gradient or brush tool the pin and stripes that used to show
that allowed you to edit and select them no longer shows.
I NEED IT BACK, HELP/

This happened to me as well, it would be nice if there was a hidden indicator in the right panel around the dimmed out edit button to indicate there are existing edits but they are just hidden.

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link to submit bug report:
https://www.adobe.com/cfusion/mmform/index.cfm?name=wishform
******BUG******
Concise problem statement:
I was told to by Neeraj N(staff) to report this issue based on this link : (http://forums.adobe.com/message/6065706).
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