diff --git a/pcbnew/footprint_viewer_frame.cpp b/pcbnew/footprint_viewer_frame.cpp
index c59fa2c3fe..a118ba06c7 100644
--- a/pcbnew/footprint_viewer_frame.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/footprint_viewer_frame.cpp
@@ -616,6 +616,8 @@ bool FOOTPRINT_VIEWER_FRAME::ShowModal( wxString* aFootprint, wxWindow* aParent
             {
                 setCurNickname( nickname );
                 setCurFootprintName( fpid.GetLibItemName() );
+
+                m_libList->SetStringSelection( nickname );
                 ReCreateFootprintList();
             }