diff --git a/imodqgis/cross_section/cross_section_widget.py b/imodqgis/cross_section/cross_section_widget.py
index b3db808..9f5b73b 100644
--- a/imodqgis/cross_section/cross_section_widget.py
+++ b/imodqgis/cross_section/cross_section_widget.py
@@ -472,6 +472,9 @@ def set_variable_layernumbers(self):
         if layers == NO_LAYERS:
             self.as_line_checkbox.setChecked(True)
             self.as_line_checkbox.setEnabled(False)
+        else:
+            self.as_line_checkbox.setChecked(False)
+            self.as_line_checkbox.setEnabled(True)
 
     def on_geometries_changed(self):
         self.iface.mapCanvas().scene().removeItem(self.rubber_band)