diff --git a/src/c3nav/editor/models/changedobject.py b/src/c3nav/editor/models/changedobject.py
index 61676e6a..3d67ccf6 100644
--- a/src/c3nav/editor/models/changedobject.py
+++ b/src/c3nav/editor/models/changedobject.py
@@ -270,6 +270,7 @@ class ChangedObject(models.Model):
             if self.pk:
                 self.delete()
         else:
+            self.changeset._object_changed = True
             if not standalone and self.changeset.pk is None:
                 self.changeset.save()
                 self.changeset = self.changeset