diff --git a/QgisModelBaker/gui/validate.py b/QgisModelBaker/gui/validate.py
index 45f73d1b9..058102586 100644
--- a/QgisModelBaker/gui/validate.py
+++ b/QgisModelBaker/gui/validate.py
@@ -192,6 +192,9 @@ def _reset_gui(self):
         self.setDisabled(True)
 
     def set_current_layer(self, layer):
+        if self.isHidden():
+            return
+
         if not layer or not layer.dataProvider() or not layer.dataProvider().isValid():
             self.setDisabled(True)
             return