diff --git a/__init__.py b/__init__.py
index 8d54e7e..f1d8157 100644
--- a/__init__.py
+++ b/__init__.py
@@ -183,7 +183,10 @@ class ABC3D_text_properties(bpy.types.PropertyGroup):
         butils.set_text_on_curve(self, can_regenerate=True)
 
     def update_callback(self, context):
-        butils.set_text_on_curve(self)
+        try:
+            butils.set_text_on_curve(self)
+        except (AttributeError, TypeError):
+            butils.set_text_on_curve(self, can_regenerate=True)
 
     def font_update_callback(self, context):
         font_name, face_name = self.font.split(" ")