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I loaded a weather radar to panel but I am having a problem with size. This is the best I can get the POP UP window in size can anyone help me. Thanx Yar

Please try this.
Remove the first underscore from the window_size_ratio= line like this

windowsize_ratio=1.0

The way it's generally written by most panel design program makes it an invalid command.

Depending on the size of the main panel BMP the size_mm=1280 would cover the screen. Make this the actual size you want the pop-up window. Change it to something like size_mm=150,250 This defines the actual ratio of the window. Make the gauge the same size as the window & position it at the top left corner of the window. Now it's active you can easily adjust the relative size of the window + gauge by changing the windowsize_ratio= value.

You might need to delete the window_size= line. This will possibly conflict with the previous one now it's activated. You should end up with something like this.

[Window04]
size_mm=150,250
windowsize_ratio=1.0

VISIBLE=0
ident=RADAR_PANEL
window_pos= 0.440, 0.560

gauge00=WRADAR3,0,0,150,250


My tute should give you the idea. http://www.simviation.com/lair/AddGPS.htm
This is based on the old FS98-style panels. The position of the pop-up windows is not so accurate using the position= line but I find it works fine for most purposes. Please take a backup copy of Panel.cfg before trying it. I'm not sure this method will work using the later window_pos= line without the window_size=

Or, if you plan on messing around with some other panels, go download CfgEdit.  Just do a search for it either here at SimV or on the web.  Its freeware, and made for FS2000, but works well with 2k2 and 2k4.  The only problem is it doesn't read XML gauges, but that can be edited by hand.  Its freeware, but runs like payware!