diff --git a/freecad/kiconnect/project.py b/freecad/kiconnect/project.py
index 36b0e75..8b4a85b 100644
--- a/freecad/kiconnect/project.py
+++ b/freecad/kiconnect/project.py
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ class Project:
 
         self.API = api.makeAPI(self.feature)
 
-        if self.API.Proxy.is_connected:
+        if self.API.Proxy.is_connected and self.API.DocumentCount > 0:
             kicad_board = self.API.Proxy.kicad.get_board()
 
             self.board = Board(kicad_board, self.feature)