# Set up general properties for a gauge

Use the General tab of the Gauge Properties dialog box to set up how a gauge looks.

## To set up general options for a gauge

1. In the Graphics Display editor, double-click the object to open its Properties dialog box.
2. Click the General tab.
3. Specify the options.

Once you set up the options on the General tab, click the Display tab to specify the values and thresholds for the object.

## See also

Create gauges

Options on the General tab of the Gauge Properties dialog box

Set up values and thresholds for a gauge

Set up connections for the gauge

How the gauge works at run time