Loss of Cintiq pen pressure

Hi,
I have come across some unexpected behavior when drawing with a Wacom Cintiq in Flash CC. Here's what happens:
I draw like normal in a Flash file with pressure sensitivity on.
I open a new file (it can be an existing document or a new blank file, it doesn't matter)
I can draw like normal in the newly opened file with pressure sensitivity BUT...
In the first file I had open, pressure sensitivity and the pen's eraser functions no longer work.
The pen settings go back to normal after closing the second project.
I have been able to replicate this exact issue on three computers and three Cintiqs. This is a problem for me and others I work with because we often need to have two or more files open at a time.
Here is some technical info about my setup:
Windows 7 SP1
Flash CC 13.1.0.226
Latest Cintiq Drivers
Windows Ink is On in Wacom Properties
I have contacted Adobe numerous times regarding this issue and they can't seem to get through the bureaucracy of who I should speak with to solve my problem. I'm waiting to hear back from a specialist now. Has anybody experienced this and found a solution?
Thanks!

Hi Aleksandra Rogula,
This has been addressed in the latest build and we have released Flash Professional CC2014.2 couple of weeks back. Can you please install the latest build and let us know your experience?
You can learn more about the Flash Professional CC 2014 releases by visiting https://helpx.adobe.com/flash/release-note/flash-professional-cc-2014.html and Flash Professional Help | New features summary
Thanks!
Mohan

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