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FS2004 Tutorial: Gauge Graphics Part 4. This comprehensive article describes methods for simulating gauge bodies, data windows, controls and panel cutouts. Shadows, transparencies, text, beveling, feathering, contouring, textures, illumination, plus a host of other techniques are detailed. Over 300 illustrations were used to show how the graphics for an example FS gauge were created. The gauge is fully functional and available separately for download, file PATGAUV1.ZIP. By Glenn Copeland.