I have solved the problem - sort of. No locked layers, but if I choose a new layer , I get my cursor back. So typically I have 6 art boards per document and only sometimes it seems to lock up with this pen tool issue. As I stated before, when the pen tool and circle with a line pops up, I cannot select any other tools. That stops my workflow in it's tracks. I just thought I'd try a new layer for the second artboard, and voila, my cursor reappears!? Is this possibly a cache issue?
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