Gauge making software
Posted:
Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:37 pmby 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.
Re: Gauge making software
Posted:
Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:45 pmby RaptorF22
I know Abacus makes one for MSFS, you could try looking over there.
Re: Gauge making software
Posted:
Fri Apr 30, 2010 11:21 pmby 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
Re: Gauge making software
Posted:
Tue May 04, 2010 1:50 pmby Tech Diver
Have you considered just writing you gauges from scratch? There are some really good tutorials here:
http://www.fs2x.com/Tutorials.htmAt 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