diff --git a/gramps/plugins/importer/importgedcom.py b/gramps/plugins/importer/importgedcom.py
index 4a2b5a1df..482589b23 100644
--- a/gramps/plugins/importer/importgedcom.py
+++ b/gramps/plugins/importer/importgedcom.py
@@ -88,7 +88,7 @@ def importData(database, filename, user):
     except IOError:
         return
 
-    if not gramps and ansel:
+    if not gramps and ansel and user.uistate:
         top = Glade()
         code = top.get_object('codeset')
         code.set_active(0)