diff --git a/raven/mainwindow.py b/raven/mainwindow.py
index dc06584..6ba2153 100644
--- a/raven/mainwindow.py
+++ b/raven/mainwindow.py
@@ -145,7 +145,7 @@ class MainWindow(QMainWindow):
 
     def dropEvent(self, e):
         file = urlutils.url_to_path(e.mimeData().text())
-        PluginRegistry.executeSingle("create_tab", file)
+        PluginRegistry.execute_single("open_file", file)
 
     def _restore_window(self):
         qsettings = CuteSettings()