diff --git a/pcbnew/plugins/cadstar/cadstar_pcb_archive_loader.cpp b/pcbnew/plugins/cadstar/cadstar_pcb_archive_loader.cpp
index c1af1240b7..1aebc9d5ed 100644
--- a/pcbnew/plugins/cadstar/cadstar_pcb_archive_loader.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/plugins/cadstar/cadstar_pcb_archive_loader.cpp
@@ -657,8 +657,6 @@ void CADSTAR_PCB_ARCHIVE_LOADER::loadDesignRules()
 
     applyNetClassRule( "T_T", ds.GetDefault(), &::NETCLASS::SetClearance );
 
-    m_board->m_LegacyNetclassesLoaded = true;
-
     wxLogWarning( _( "KiCad design rules are different from CADSTAR ones. Only the compatible "
                      "design rules were imported. It is recommended that you review the design "
                      "rules that have been applied." ) );
diff --git a/pcbnew/plugins/cadstar/cadstar_pcb_archive_plugin.cpp b/pcbnew/plugins/cadstar/cadstar_pcb_archive_plugin.cpp
index bf5eaa4fd9..85c3490a70 100644
--- a/pcbnew/plugins/cadstar/cadstar_pcb_archive_plugin.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/plugins/cadstar/cadstar_pcb_archive_plugin.cpp
@@ -138,6 +138,10 @@ BOARD* CADSTAR_PCB_ARCHIVE_PLUGIN::Load( const wxString& aFileName, BOARD* aAppe
         }
     }
 
+    // Need to set legacy loading so that netclassess and design rules are loaded correctly
+    m_board->m_LegacyNetclassesLoaded = true;
+    m_board->m_LegacyDesignSettingsLoaded = true;
+
     m_loaded_footprints = tempPCB.GetLoadedLibraryFootpints();
 
     return m_board;