Using ACR smart filter on 32 bit images

After combining 3 images in HDR pro then opening in Photoshop CC using the ACR smart filter, how do I keep the edits I made when I then flatten the image and convert to 16 bit?
I seem to loose all the edits I made and it just brings up the HDR Pro options.
What is the point of being able to use the ACR smart filter if you then have to start again on a 16 bit version???

I usually save the 32-bit version before flattening and converting to 16-bit. Then you can always go back to the original edits by opening the 32-bit file. But yes, granted, this is a two-step process.
When you are confronted with the HDR dialog again, under "Method," just choose Exposure and Gamma. Then you won't lose all your HDR construction work from before.

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