diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index b12148d3..e3e5fb72 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ CHANGELOG for FlatCAM beta
 
 - the Plugins object combo boxes are no longer updated on object selection on Project tab generally but only for the Plugin that is current, if any
 - in Corner Markers Plugin I added a new feature, ability to insert existing markers into external objects. Finished the work for external Gerbers and work in progress for the external Geometry
+- the Editors require an Object UI build before launching; I've added the required code so the shortcut keys work even if the Properties tab is not current
 
 7.10.2021
 
diff --git a/app_Main.py b/app_Main.py
index 132e4e6f..12c8377c 100644
--- a/app_Main.py
+++ b/app_Main.py
@@ -2537,6 +2537,8 @@ class App(QtCore.QObject):
         self.defaults.report_usage("object2editor()")
 
         edited_object = self.collection.get_active()
+        edited_object.build_ui()
+        self.ui.notebook.setCurrentWidget(self.ui.properties_tab)
 
         if edited_object and edited_object.kind in ['cncjob', 'excellon', 'geometry', 'gerber']:
             pass