diff --git a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_netlist.cpp b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_netlist.cpp
index 8f6fdb91e0..2e83e3a54e 100644
--- a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_netlist.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_netlist.cpp
@@ -157,6 +157,7 @@ void DIALOG_NETLIST_IMPORT::onUpdatePCB( wxCommandEvent& event )
     loadNetlist( false );
 
     m_sdbSizerCancel->SetDefault();
+    m_sdbSizerCancel->SetFocus();
 }