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I am seeming to be having a lot of trouble putting a gauge into my fs the instructions say to do this stuff below  

Installation
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NOTE: This description assumes a setup which IMO would suit most users best:
     - The MasterWarning gauge (the small lamp) in the main panel.
     - The main GPWS gauge in an overlay window.
     - Toggling this overlay window on/off by RightClicking the
       MasterWarning gauge.
     But of course you may choose to do it differently, especially if you
     already use a prior version of this GPWS; the main GPWS gauge does still
     work without the MasterWarn gauge.

1. Extract all files to the MAIN FS2004 folder, using the "Use folder names"
option. This will place each file in it's correct location.
Overwrite older files when asked.

2. Edit the panel.cfg file of your aircraft(s), to include the gauges.

- Under [Window00] (which usually is the main panel window), add:

gauge**=GPWS_Sound!dsd_xml_sound3, 0,0,,, ./sound/GPWS/Sound.ini
gauge**=rcb-gauges!GPWS3_3_MasterWarn, HOR,VERT,HOR-SIZE,VERT-SIZE

In this definition above, replace the strings:
- "**" by the next free number.
- "HOR" by the Horizontal position of a free spot in the panel.
- "VERT" by the Vertical position of a free spot in the panel.
- HOR-SIZE:  the horizontal size in pixels of the gauge (default: 19)
- VERT-SIZE: the vertical size in pixels of the gauge (default: 19)
TIP: use a free spot near the existing Icons in the panel.

EXAMPLE for the default Boeing747-400 panel:
gauge58=GPWS_Sound!dsd_xml_sound3, 0,0,,, ./sound/GPWS/Sound.ini
gauge59=rcb-gauges!GPWS3_3_MasterWarn, 16,95,13,13


- In the [Window Titles] section, add the line:

Window**=GPWS

where '**' is the next free number.

- After the last [Window..] section, add the lines (use copy/paste to avoid
 typing errors):

[Window**]
size_mm=82,31
position=2                 // Opens the window in the top-right corner of the screen.
window_size= 0.12,0.06     // Window screen size: 12 % Hor., 6 % Vert.
visible=0
Ident=10060                // Used by MasterWarn to toggle this window on/off.
gauge00=rcb-gauges!GPWS3_3_Default, 0,0,82,31

where '**' is the same number you used in the [Window Titles]    

I have tried to do this but my panel disapered the files I am using are at Avsim ID is        

      FS2004 Gauges: GPWS gauge V3.3
      Rob Barendregt

If someone could tell me how I need to do this or post me a example it will help I have already read all of the walk throught at simvations help site .

Good luck with your efforts to instll new gauges to 2D panels. It's a good skill to have to make certain panels even better.

Always copy (backup) the original panel.cfg file to a safe place before editing

I've done many using the method outlined in your post and if followed, will produce results. My latest gauge addition was the GPS icon (with attendant GPS500 gauge) and NAV/GPS toggle switch. Here's a before and after screenshot:



If the instructions you've posted  are followed, your GPWS gauge will work on any panel. It  just takes time and many attempts to get the gauge position correct.