diff --git a/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/model/data.py b/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/model/data.py
index df2e66dc7c..eeec8ffe50 100644
--- a/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/model/data.py
+++ b/src/bonsai/bonsai/bim/module/model/data.py
@@ -241,10 +241,9 @@ class AuthoringData:
 
     @classmethod
     def is_representation_item_active(cls) -> bool:
-        object = bpy.context.active_object
-        if not object:
+        if not (obj := tool.Blender.get_active_object()):
             return False
-        return tool.Geometry.is_representation_item(object)
+        return tool.Geometry.is_representation_item(obj)
 
     @classmethod
     def active_representation_type(cls):