Gauge making software

[jonnyryder]

Hi folks, does anyone know a 3rd party software to make gauges for MSFS or Xplane? I came across a company selling a software that basically allow you to design any gauge (independent from MSFS or Xplane) and then run it as a plug in. Similar to Project Magenta. It is something like GL studio but without the price tag. They wanted around 2k to 3k for the whole thing.  I cannot remember the site for the life of me so if anyone knows anything I'd appreciate the help.

[RaptorF22]

I know Abacus makes one for MSFS, you could try looking over there.

[jonnyryder]

I have seen the one from Abacus but it is very limited. The one I'm looking fore allows you to actually make the gauge your own style (not choosing from a library). I.E. if you want to design a new HUD you can or some digital instrument etc.  It was about 3.000 dollars for the license as I remember but cannot find those guys for the life of me.  Thanks for the help anyways.
Jonny

[Tech Diver]

Have you considered just writing you gauges from scratch? There are some really good tutorials here:

http://www.fs2x.com/Tutorials.htm

At first I was put off by XML coding but I found I was able to learn it in about three days. I suggest studying an existing gauge that is similar to one that you want to develop to see how it is done.

Peter