diff --git a/pcbnew/pcb_base_edit_frame.cpp b/pcbnew/pcb_base_edit_frame.cpp
index 66a90a7b3a..13eea54013 100644
--- a/pcbnew/pcb_base_edit_frame.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/pcb_base_edit_frame.cpp
@@ -278,7 +278,7 @@ wxString PCB_BASE_EDIT_FRAME::GetDesignRulesPath()
 
 void PCB_BASE_EDIT_FRAME::handleActivateEvent( wxActivateEvent& aEvent )
 {
-    EDA_DRAW_FRAME::handleActivateEvent( aEvent );
+    PCB_BASE_FRAME::handleActivateEvent( aEvent );
 
     // The text in the collapsible pane headers need to be updated
     if( m_appearancePanel )