Mesh Tool for Illustrator CS4

When i use the mesh tool in a filled object, i can only create a gradient mesh on the anchor points or along the path, not anywhere inside the object. Is there any solution to fix it? Thx

When You place Your cursor inside said filled object it does not display the little »+«?

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