1 files changed, 6 insertions, 0 deletions
diff --git a/src/desktop.cpp b/src/desktop.cpp
index 189ab9866..04328e84d 100644
--- a/src/desktop.cpp
+++ b/src/desktop.cpp
@@ -1054,6 +1054,12 @@ SPDesktop::onRedrawRequested ()
     }
 }
 
+void
+SPDesktop::updateCanvasNow()
+{
+  _widget->requestCanvasUpdateAndWait();
+}
+
 /**
  * Associate document with desktop.
  */