I can't keep up with you. LOL
I suggest you check out the SimV Design sections. http://www.simviation.com/fsdutilsdesn.htm
CfgEdit is what you're looking for.

If I want to add a gauge to an existing panel, (and there is room for it), I open up the bitmap panel, in the Panel Folder, in Paintshop Pro, move my cursor to the position I want to place the new gauge and note the numbers at the bottom left-hand side of the PSP window, (X, Y, co-ordinates).
The first number is the "X" (across), position, and the next number is the "Y" (down) position.
Note that the numbers will relate to the top-left-hand-side of the gauge!
When I have positioned my desired place in the panel, I make a note of the two numbers!
Then...
Going into the panel file I select the next gauge number, add the new gauge, and position it with my co-ordinate numbers, xxx, yyy, diameter.
Then....SAVE IT....!!
Pop back to the plane, look at the panel, and adjust slightly the numbers to position the new gauge accurately...
I keep the panel notepad and the plane on the screen at the same time to make adjustments to them both at the same time.
Note that it will be necessary to swap between planes to update any alterations you have done..
Providing the programmer has included a bitmap file in the Panel Folder, this is definitely the easiest way I find to install extra gauges into my existing panel, just using Paintshop Pro...!
I have used this method may times to add "missing" gauges, such as Starter, Mixture, Carb Heat, Radio-altimeter, Prop control, etc, gauges to existing panels... ...!

Cheers...
Paul.
(England).

I had some problems with CfgEdit.  I'm still learning how to use it (2 days) but it tends to delete anything it doesn't recognize.  Since it doesn't recognize xml gauges or simicons it deletes them before saving the new panel.cfg.  Fortunately it has an automatic backup feature - MAKE SURE THIS IS ON.

I started tweaking panels using notepad (I still use it for composing html files - very versatile).  Add a gauge here, resize a gauge there.  And CfgEdit has a lot to offer too.  Both have their drawbacks.  Notepad is slow trial and error.  CfgEdit has a nice graphical interface but has problems with FS2K2 panels.  I'm only a newbie in panel design but I'm learning:

Back up everything.

Have fun tweaking.  If you've backed up you won't have a problem.

Mornin' Hagar....
...just popped over to the site...
Quote...
<<CfgEdit 1.5 makes Panel design easy. Just drag, drop and stretch your gauges and immediately see the results. No knowledge of programming or panel.cfg file syntax is needed! Design or modify a panel in minutes.

CfgEdit does not support FS2002 or Gauge editing>>

Does this mean it still doesn't work for FS 2002...?

Cheers...
Paul.
(England).

P.S. ..."OK. Let me explain...).... ....!
..always a good sign that you are rapidly loosing patience with us... ....!
LOL...LOL...LOL...!

Hi Fozzer. There's usually more than one way to do anything in this hobby. It's a matter of preference & things some find easy are incomprehensible to others.. I'm just a simple soul who likes things as easy as possible. All I ask is that you & the other guys at least give my methods a try. Think about it, it's natural for the developer to state that CfgEdit is not fully FS2002-compatible (which is perfectly true). Otherwise he wouldn't sell any of the commercial version, would he?

To use CfgEdit with FS2002, click Options/FS Root Directory. Click the FS2000 option & browse to the FS2002 root directory folder in the directory box. Click OK. That's it.

I use CfgEdit for creating/modifying panels for all my M$ sims. I don't use XML gauges much & never had a problem with it.

Not adversaries Fozzer. I try very hard not to upset anyone. Unfortunately my enthusiasm (& sometimes sheer frustration at not being able to put my point over) is often misunderstood. Personally, I find your sense of humour refreshing & I always look out for your posts. I also regard you as a dear friend.