# Create gauges

The gauge is a semi-circle with a needle and range of values that represents a traditional meter or dial.

Use the gauge object to display a control’s value at the data source. The gauge’s needle moves around the dial to show the changing value. You can configure thresholds for the gauge to alert the operator to error conditions.

## To create a gauge

1. In the Graphics Display editor, select Gauge and Graph > Gauge from the Objects menu.
2. Drag the mouse to position and draw a rectangle the general size and location you want the gauge to be.
3. Double-click the gauge to open its Properties dialog box.
4. In the Properties dialog box, specify how the gauge looks, its values and thresholds, and its tags.

## See also

Set up general properties for a gauge

Set up values and thresholds for a gauge

Set up connections for the gauge

How the gauge works at run time

Example: Using a gauge

Keywords: gauge