C1LinearGauge controls have an C1LinearGauge.Orientation property that you can use to create vertical or horizontal gauges. By default, the C1LinearGauge.Orientation property is set to Horizontal and the gauge appears displayed horizontally in the application:
You can set the C1LinearGauge.Orientation property to Vertical to create a vertical gauge:
For example, a vertical linear gauge could be used as a thermometer.