diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index c47c6e05..cf18dbf9 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ CHANGELOG for FlatCAM beta
 
 - updated Copper Thieving Tool to work with the updated program
 - updated Rules Check Tool - Hole Size rule to work with the new data structure for the Excellon objects
+- updated Rules Check Tool - added an activity message
 
 22.10.2020
 
diff --git a/appTools/ToolRulesCheck.py b/appTools/ToolRulesCheck.py
index f6bf9e60..f5e26bee 100644
--- a/appTools/ToolRulesCheck.py
+++ b/appTools/ToolRulesCheck.py
@@ -623,7 +623,8 @@ class RulesCheck(AppTool):
         log.debug("RuleCheck() executing")
 
         def worker_job(app_obj):
-            self.app.proc_container.new(_("Working..."))
+            # self.app.proc_container.new(_("Working..."))
+            self.app.proc_container.view.set_busy('%s' % _("Working..."))
 
             # RULE: Check Trace Size
             if self.ui.trace_size_cb.get_value():
@@ -1055,6 +1056,7 @@ class RulesCheck(AppTool):
                 output.append(p.get())
 
             self.tool_finished.emit(output)
+            self.app.proc_container.view.set_idle()
 
             log.debug("RuleCheck() finished")