diff --git a/plugins/lua/stockflow.lua b/plugins/lua/stockflow.lua
index 9bf254c67..3422425ad 100644
--- a/plugins/lua/stockflow.lua
+++ b/plugins/lua/stockflow.lua
@@ -1087,7 +1087,8 @@ function create_orders(order, amount)
     new_order.amount_left = amount
     new_order.amount_total = amount
     -- Todo: Create in a validated state if the fortress is small enough?
-    new_order.is_validated = 0
+    new_order.status.validated = false
+    new_order.status.active = true
     df.global.world.manager_orders:insert('#', new_order)
 end