diff --git a/preferences.py b/preferences.py
index 9420100..648ceae 100644
--- a/preferences.py
+++ b/preferences.py
@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ class RT_prefs(bpy.types.AddonPreferences):
 @persistent
 def set_render_toolbox_settings(dummy):
     ## Handler for prefs to scene properties replications
-    prefs = bpy.context.preferences.addons[__package__].preferences
+    from .properties import reset_scene_path_templates
     reset_scene_path_templates()
 
 # region Register