diff --git a/pcbnew/files.cpp b/pcbnew/files.cpp
index 84a86d8d04..d84328c6e6 100644
--- a/pcbnew/files.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/files.cpp
@@ -306,8 +306,6 @@ bool PCB_EDIT_FRAME::Files_io_from_id( int id )
         // Don't set name until the user hits save, so project files are not created
         mgr->LoadProject( "" );
 
-        m_appearancePanel->OnBoardChanged();
-
         LoadProjectSettings();
 
         if( !Clear_Pcb( false ) )
diff --git a/pcbnew/pcb_edit_frame.cpp b/pcbnew/pcb_edit_frame.cpp
index df270f0f1a..6d1a9c20e2 100644
--- a/pcbnew/pcb_edit_frame.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/pcb_edit_frame.cpp
@@ -1008,6 +1008,8 @@ void PCB_EDIT_FRAME::onBoardLoaded()
 
     SetElementVisibility( LAYER_RATSNEST, GetDisplayOptions().m_ShowGlobalRatsnest );
 
+    m_appearancePanel->OnBoardChanged();
+
     // Update the tracks / vias available sizes list:
     ReCreateAuxiliaryToolbar();