diff --git a/pcbnew/python/scripting/pcbnew_scripting_helpers.cpp b/pcbnew/python/scripting/pcbnew_scripting_helpers.cpp
index acb3db074b..73038fcb99 100644
--- a/pcbnew/python/scripting/pcbnew_scripting_helpers.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/python/scripting/pcbnew_scripting_helpers.cpp
@@ -32,6 +32,7 @@
 
 #include "pcbnew_scripting_helpers.h"
 
+#include <tool/tool_manager.h>
 #include <action_plugin.h>
 #include <board.h>
 #include <board_design_settings.h>
@@ -358,12 +359,27 @@ void Refresh()
 {
     if( s_PcbEditFrame )
     {
-        auto board = s_PcbEditFrame->GetBoard();
+        TOOL_MANAGER*       toolMgr = s_PcbEditFrame->GetToolManager();
+        BOARD*              board = s_PcbEditFrame->GetBoard();
+        PCB_DRAW_PANEL_GAL* canvas = s_PcbEditFrame->GetCanvas();
+
+        canvas->SyncLayersVisibility( board );
+
+        canvas->GetView()->Clear();
+        canvas->GetView()->InitPreview();
+        canvas->GetGAL()->SetGridOrigin( VECTOR2D( board->GetDesignSettings().GetGridOrigin() ) );
+        canvas->DisplayBoard( board );
+
+        // allow tools to re-add their view items (selection previews, grids, etc.)
+        if( toolMgr )
+            toolMgr->ResetTools( TOOL_BASE::GAL_SWITCH );
+
+        // reload the drawing-sheet
+        s_PcbEditFrame->SetPageSettings( board->GetPageSettings() );
+
         board->BuildConnectivity();
 
-        // Re-init everything: this is the easy way to do that
-        s_PcbEditFrame->ActivateGalCanvas();
-        s_PcbEditFrame->GetCanvas()->Refresh();
+        canvas->Refresh();
     }
 }