diff --git a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_footprint_properties_fp_editor.cpp b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_footprint_properties_fp_editor.cpp
index 36749fa09e..797950d69d 100644
--- a/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_footprint_properties_fp_editor.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/dialogs/dialog_footprint_properties_fp_editor.cpp
@@ -70,6 +70,7 @@ DIALOG_FOOTPRINT_PROPERTIES_FP_EDITOR::DIALOG_FOOTPRINT_PROPERTIES_FP_EDITOR(
     m_solderPasteRatio( aParent, m_PasteMarginRatioLabel, m_PasteMarginRatioCtrl,
                         m_PasteMarginRatioUnits )
 {
+    SetEvtHandlerEnabled( false );
     // Create the 3D models page
     m_3dPanel = new PANEL_FP_PROPERTIES_3D_MODEL( m_frame, m_footprint, this, m_NoteBook );
     m_NoteBook->AddPage( m_3dPanel, _("3D Models"), false );
@@ -145,6 +146,7 @@ DIALOG_FOOTPRINT_PROPERTIES_FP_EDITOR::DIALOG_FOOTPRINT_PROPERTIES_FP_EDITOR(
                           nullptr, this );
 
     finishDialogSettings();
+    SetEvtHandlerEnabled( true );
 }