diff --git a/core/src/net/sf/openrocket/document/DecalRegistry.java b/core/src/net/sf/openrocket/document/DecalRegistry.java
index 550be324b..f4756bac4 100644
--- a/core/src/net/sf/openrocket/document/DecalRegistry.java
+++ b/core/src/net/sf/openrocket/document/DecalRegistry.java
@@ -189,8 +189,6 @@ public class DecalRegistry {
 
 			is.close();
 			os.close();
-
-			this.decalFile = file;
 		}
 		
 		/**