diff --git a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_exchange_footprints.cpp b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_exchange_footprints.cpp
index 7525c06726..caf002e0d4 100644
--- a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_exchange_footprints.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_exchange_footprints.cpp
@@ -462,7 +462,7 @@ void PCB_EDIT_FRAME::Exchange_Module( MODULE* aSrc, MODULE* aDest, BOARD_COMMIT&
 
 void DIALOG_EXCHANGE_FOOTPRINTS::ViewAndSelectFootprint( wxCommandEvent& event )
 {
-    wxString newname;
+    wxString newname = m_newID->GetValue();
 
     KIWAY_PLAYER* frame = Kiway().Player( FRAME_PCB_MODULE_VIEWER_MODAL, true );