# Saving a C1Gauge View to an XML File

Learn how to save a C1Gauge view to an XML file. See more demos, documentation, and samples here.

## Content



You can edit the appearance of your gauge and then save it to an XML file, which can be loaded to format a [C1Gauge](/componentone/docs/win/online-gauges/) control at a later time. Once you set up the gauge appearance as desired, follow these steps:

1.  Select the C1Gauge control on your form and click the smart tag to open the **C1Gauge Tasks** menu.
2.  Click **Save Appearance**. The **Save c1Gauge1 View To XML File** dialog box opens.
3.  Enter a file name and click **Save**. If you do not enter a file name, the default file used will look similar to this: c1RadialGauge1.View.xml.

## See Also

[Gauges for WinForms Task-Based Help](/componentone/docs/win/online-gauges/gaugesforwinformstas)