diff --git a/pcbnew/widgets/appearance_controls.cpp b/pcbnew/widgets/appearance_controls.cpp
index e9934fa866..fe0204a57a 100644
--- a/pcbnew/widgets/appearance_controls.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/widgets/appearance_controls.cpp
@@ -1414,6 +1414,7 @@ void APPEARANCE_CONTROLS::onObjectVisibilityChanged( GAL_LAYER_ID aLayer, bool i
             PCB_DISPLAY_OPTIONS opt  = m_frame->GetDisplayOptions();
             opt.m_ShowGlobalRatsnest = isVisible;
             m_frame->SetDisplayOptions( opt );
+            m_frame->GetCanvas()->RedrawRatsnest();
         }
 
         break;