--- a/src/eric7/MicroPython/Devices/CircuitPythonDevices.py	Fri Feb 24 18:36:43 2023 +0100
+++ b/src/eric7/MicroPython/Devices/CircuitPythonDevices.py	Sat Feb 25 19:18:07 2023 +0100
@@ -50,6 +50,8 @@
         """
         super().__init__(microPythonWidget, deviceType, parent)
 
+        self.submitMode = "paste"  # use 'paste' mode to avoid loosing state
+
         self.__boardName = boardName
         self.__workspace = self.__findWorkspace()