diff --git a/pcbnew/tools/pcb_editor_control.cpp b/pcbnew/tools/pcb_editor_control.cpp
index b72d770..5a7be99 100644
--- a/pcbnew/tools/pcb_editor_control.cpp
+++ b/pcbnew/tools/pcb_editor_control.cpp
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@
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  * 51 Franklin Street, Fifth Floor, Boston, MA  02110-1301, USA
  */
+#include <stdint.h>

 #include "pcb_editor_control.h"
 #include "common_actions.h"
@@ -776,7 +777,7 @@ static bool highlightNet( TOOL_MANAGER* aToolMgr, const VECTOR2D& aPosition )

 int PCB_EDITOR_CONTROL::HighlightNet( const TOOL_EVENT& aEvent )
 {
-    int netcode = aEvent.Parameter<long>();
+    int netcode = aEvent.Parameter<intptr_t>();

     if( netcode > 0 )
     {