diff --git a/contrib/src/sceneeditor/seSelection.py b/contrib/src/sceneeditor/seSelection.py
index b7d9b260dc..6dfa718f85 100644
--- a/contrib/src/sceneeditor/seSelection.py
+++ b/contrib/src/sceneeditor/seSelection.py
@@ -548,7 +548,7 @@ class SelectionRay(SelectionQueue):
         if xy:
             mx = xy[0]
             my = xy[1]
-        elif direct:
+        elif base.direct:
             mx = SEditor.dr.mouseX
             my = SEditor.dr.mouseY
         else:
diff --git a/direct/src/directtools/DirectSession.py b/direct/src/directtools/DirectSession.py
index 367b753064..814a3e48fb 100644
--- a/direct/src/directtools/DirectSession.py
+++ b/direct/src/directtools/DirectSession.py
@@ -670,6 +670,8 @@ class DirectSession(DirectObject):
         if not taskMgr.hasTaskNamed('resizeObjectHandles'):
             dnp = self.selected.last
             if dnp:
+                direct = base.direct
+
                 if self.manipulationControl.fMultiView:
                     for i in range(3):
                         sf = 30.0 * direct.drList[i].orthoFactor