# ST-USG-005 - Hardcoded Activity Properties

> ST-USG-005 Workflow Analyzer rule that flags activity properties assigned hardcoded values instead of variables or arguments.

**Rule ID**: `ST-USG-005`

**Scope**: Activity

## Description

The rule checks whether activity properties received hardcoded values. By default, it checks the following activities: [State Machine](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/docs/state-machine), and [State](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/docs/state).

## Recommendation

Avoid using hardcoded values for activity properties. Use default activity property values, variables and/or arguments as much as possible for keeping your process robust and dynamic.

## Modifying the Rule

In the **Project Settings** window, select the **Workflow Analyzer** tab. Find the rule and select the rule, as in the image below:

![docs image](https://dev-assets.cms.uipath.com/assets/images/studio/studio-docs-image-621078-677e0273.webp)

You can edit the following options:

* **Include Activities**: Add activity namespaces to the default list, separated by a comma.
* **Exclude Activities**: Add activity namespaces that should be excluded, separated by a comma.
* **Include Properties**: Add activity properties, separated by a comma.
* **Exclude Properties**: Add activity properties that should be excluded, separated by a comma.
  :::note
  To scan all activities or properties, clear the list, and then add only the asterisk `*` wildcard character.
  :::

## Reset to Default

By default, it checks the following activities: `System.Activities.Statements.StateMachine,System.Activities.Statements.State`.

To reset the value to default right-click the rule in the **Project Settings** window, and then click **Reset to default**.