diff --git a/src/libs/utils/pathchooser.cpp b/src/libs/utils/pathchooser.cpp
index d7c74f57cad..a5f9688acee 100644
--- a/src/libs/utils/pathchooser.cpp
+++ b/src/libs/utils/pathchooser.cpp
@@ -294,8 +294,7 @@ FileName PathChooser::baseFileName() const
 
 void PathChooser::setBaseFileName(const FileName &base)
 {
-    d->m_baseDirectory = base.toString();
-    triggerChanged();
+    setBaseDirectory(base.toString());
 }
 
 void PathChooser::setEnvironment(const Environment &env)