diff --git a/python/openEMS/__init__.py b/python/openEMS/__init__.py
index 734aa76..aaca52e 100644
--- a/python/openEMS/__init__.py
+++ b/python/openEMS/__init__.py
@@ -3,4 +3,7 @@
 # Shortcut openEMS import
 from __future__ import absolute_import
 
+# try to import CSXCAD, e.g. make sure the (windows) dll path are set
+import CSXCAD
+
 from openEMS.openEMS import openEMS