diff --git a/src/main/python/layout_editor.py b/src/main/python/layout_editor.py
index 0b2d185..7851c66 100644
--- a/src/main/python/layout_editor.py
+++ b/src/main/python/layout_editor.py
@@ -127,6 +127,8 @@ class LayoutEditor(BasicEditor):
         return isinstance(self.device, VialKeyboard) and "labels" in self.device.keyboard.layouts
 
     def pack(self):
+        if not self.choices:
+            return 0
         val = ""
         for choice in self.choices:
             val += choice.pack()