diff --git a/pcbnew/specctra_import_export/specctra_import.cpp b/pcbnew/specctra_import_export/specctra_import.cpp
index 9612ed8845..d6d40b45f5 100644
--- a/pcbnew/specctra_import_export/specctra_import.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/specctra_import_export/specctra_import.cpp
@@ -83,11 +83,11 @@ bool PCB_EDIT_FRAME::ImportSpecctraSession( const wxString& fullFileName )
         return false;
     }
 
-    OnModify();
-
     GetBoard()->GetConnectivity()->Clear();
     GetBoard()->GetConnectivity()->Build( GetBoard() );
 
+    OnModify();
+
     if( GetCanvas() )    // Update view:
     {
         // Update footprint positions