Gauges

Accessing the Gauge screen

The Gauge screen can be accessed by going to Logging -> Gauges or by simply pressing Ctrl+F.

Gauge Menu

Adding a Gauge to a layout

Right click -> Add your desired Gauge type

Add Gauge

Load Layout -> Deletes current layout and loads a saved layout.

Save Layout -> Saves your current layout as a NGL template file

Lock Layout -> Locks the Gauges so they cannot be moved or resized

Selecting Log Item

Right click -> Select Data Item you would like to display on the current Gauge

Selecting Log Item

Define Gauge Layout

Right click -> Define Gauges

Define Gauge Layout

Min value - The starting point for the gauge (lowest reading).

Max value - This is the highest value for the needle and bar gauges

Gauge Step - This is the step between major ticks on needle and bar gauges.

Background - Changes the color of the gauge background

Warn Color - Above the max value the gauge text will change to this color.

Hi-Contrst - Will change the default colors to a higher contrast for easier viewing

Indicatr Color - Changes the color of the indicator light

Gauge Resizing

Shift+UP arrow or Shift+RIGHT arrow will expand the gauge size.

Shift+DOWN arrow or Shift+LEFT arrow will shrink the gauge size.