diff --git a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_pad_properties.cpp b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_pad_properties.cpp
index 3d7f8f88b7..4ec9bde1cc 100644
--- a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_pad_properties.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_pad_properties.cpp
@@ -621,7 +621,7 @@ void DIALOG_PAD_PROPERTIES::initValues()
     enablePrimitivePage( PAD_SHAPE_CUSTOM == m_dummyPad->GetShape() );
 
     // Type of pad selection
-    bool aperture = m_dummyPad->GetAttribute() == PAD_ATTRIB_CONN && m_dummyPad->IsAperturePad();
+    bool aperture = m_dummyPad->GetAttribute() == PAD_ATTRIB_SMD && m_dummyPad->IsAperturePad();
 
     if( aperture )
     {