--- ECHO_content/ECHO_helpers.py	2011/10/13 07:48:27	1.103.2.1
+++ ECHO_content/ECHO_helpers.py	2012/01/16 18:57:50	1.103.2.2
@@ -324,9 +324,7 @@ class ECHO_basis:
     def getOverview(self):
         """map overview graphics"""
         #return self.aq_parent.ZopeFind(self.aq_parent,obj_ids=['overview'])[0][1]
-        if self.hasOverview():
-            return getattr(self, 'overview')
-        return None
+        return getattr(self, 'overview', None)
 
     def getMapAreas(self):
         """returns the list of MapAreas"""