diff --git a/rowers/dataprep.py b/rowers/dataprep.py
index 1a7cb73c..99fafaaf 100644
--- a/rowers/dataprep.py
+++ b/rowers/dataprep.py
@@ -1319,8 +1319,8 @@ def new_workout_from_file(r, f2,
             return (0, message, '')
 
     dosummary = (fileformat != 'fit' and 'speedcoach2' not in fileformat)
+    dosummary = dosummary or summary == ''
 
-    
     id, message = save_workout_database(
         f2, r,
         workouttype=workouttype,