diff --git a/packages/nodes/src/fence/tool.tsx b/packages/nodes/src/fence/tool.tsx
index 53b1a8b6d..d9428380b 100644
--- a/packages/nodes/src/fence/tool.tsx
+++ b/packages/nodes/src/fence/tool.tsx
@@ -552,6 +552,7 @@ export const FenceTool: React.FC = () => {
     }
 
     const onGridClick = (event: GridEvent) => {
+      if (!previewRef.current) return
       if (buildingState.current === 1 && event.nativeEvent.detail >= 2) {
         stopDrafting()
         return