Inactive Vector Mask - CS5

I created a vector mask, selected the area I wanted to work with, previewed it as I was refining my shape. It was all fine. However,  I am not sure what I did that now both the inside and outside of the shape are greyed out and I can no longer see my vector mask as I orignally saw it. I am not sure if there is something I can do to have my vector mask again. Thanks in advance.

See if the overlap mode (path operation) has changed or you combined paths that weren't combined before.
Select the Path Selection Tool and in the tool options bar you'll see 4 overlap modes.
(the paths(s) need to be selected for the buttons to be active)

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