diff --git a/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/model/polyline.py b/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/model/polyline.py
index 68e15309d3..d93ff71181 100644
--- a/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/model/polyline.py
+++ b/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/model/polyline.py
@@ -180,7 +180,7 @@ class PolylineOperator:
             # Round to the closest 5
             self.tool_state.snap_angle = round(self.tool_state.snap_angle / 5) * 5
 
-        if event.shift and event.type in {"WHEELUPMOUSE", "WHEELDOWNMOUSE"}:
+        if self.tool_state.lock_axis and event.shift and event.type in {"WHEELUPMOUSE", "WHEELDOWNMOUSE"}:
             if event.type in {"WHEELUPMOUSE"}:
                 self.tool_state.snap_angle += 5
             else: