diff --git a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_netlist.cpp b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_netlist.cpp
index eaf1646831..351d5cc0e0 100644
--- a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_netlist.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_netlist.cpp
@@ -294,6 +294,7 @@ void DIALOG_NETLIST::OnTestFootprintsClick( wxCommandEvent& event )
 void DIALOG_NETLIST::OnFilenameKillFocus( wxFocusEvent& event )
 {
     onFilenameChanged();
+    event.Skip();
 }