diff --git a/example_data.py b/example_data.py
index f3918846..bc7c438c 100644
--- a/example_data.py
+++ b/example_data.py
@@ -266,7 +266,7 @@ class ExampleDataLoader:
                          from_tests=True)
 
     def create_spec(self, id, name, display_name="", description="", filepath=None, master_spec=False,
-                    category_id=None, display_order=None, from_tests=False):
+                    category_id=None, display_order=None, from_tests=False, standalone=False):
         """Assumes that a directory exists in static/bpmn with the same name as the given id.
            further assumes that the [id].bpmn is the primary file for the workflow.
            returns an array of data models to be added to the database."""
@@ -278,7 +278,8 @@ class ExampleDataLoader:
                                  description=description,
                                  is_master_spec=master_spec,
                                  category_id=category_id,
-                                 display_order=display_order)
+                                 display_order=display_order,
+                                 standalone=standalone)
         db.session.add(spec)
         db.session.commit()
         if not filepath and not from_tests: