diff --git a/pcbnew/board_netlist_updater.cpp b/pcbnew/board_netlist_updater.cpp
index 3f087644eb..1fb0a3b95a 100644
--- a/pcbnew/board_netlist_updater.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/board_netlist_updater.cpp
@@ -149,6 +149,11 @@ MODULE* BOARD_NETLIST_UPDATER::addNewComponent( COMPONENT* aComponent )
                 aComponent->GetFPID().Format().wx_str() );
     m_reporter->Report( msg, REPORTER::RPT_ACTION );
 
+    // Set the pads ratsnest settings to the global settings
+    bool set_ratsnest = m_board->IsElementVisible( LAYER_RATSNEST );
+    for( auto pad : footprint->Pads() )
+        pad->SetLocalRatsnestVisible( set_ratsnest );
+
     m_newFootprintsCount++;
 
     if( !m_isDryRun )