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32 or 64 bit version of Windows/AnyRail

Started by David, February 21, 2018, 01:28:01 PM

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Which version of Windows do you use?

I run 32 bits Windows, and have no plans to upgrade my computer any time soon
I run 64 bits Windows, or I'm about to upgrade, so no worries

SamuelMClark

I'm glad you guys are going to go with a 64-bit build on the next version. Will you be dropping 32-bit support in the next version? It would make sense to do that so you don't have to worry about backwards compatibility.

David

Yes, the next major version will be 64 bit.
David Hoogvorst. Founder and Owner of DRail Software. Creator of AnyRail.

phil

David 

Glad you are working on a 64 bit version.  Will it be version 7? 



 

David

Yes, version 7 that's currently under development  will be 64 bits.
David Hoogvorst. Founder and Owner of DRail Software. Creator of AnyRail.

pwtotten

Is there any schedule/plan for when Version 7 will be available?

David

No, I'm sorry. We're working on it, but it's done when it's done.
David Hoogvorst. Founder and Owner of DRail Software. Creator of AnyRail.

Kent-Arne


Blackpixel83

Quote from: David on April 07, 2021, 10:53:24 AMNo, I'm sorry. We're working on it, but it's done when it's done.

Ok but is there some features we already know we will see in v7 ?

gunrunnerjohn

I don't see a burning reason to upgrade Anyrail to 64 bits, it won't make a substantial difference in the performance or operation.  If Microsoft suddenly decides to stop supporting 32 bit programs, then there would be a reason. :)

TomB

Quote from: gunrunnerjohn on August 20, 2021, 04:48:51 PMI don't see a burning reason to upgrade Anyrail to 64 bits, it won't make a substantial difference in the performance or operation.  If Microsoft suddenly decides to stop supporting 32 bit programs, then there would be a reason. :)

Just in case the above post left a bad impression, a 64-bit vertion (V7.0) of AnyRail would be most welcome.  It will definitely improve performance, especially on moving/scrolling the file and especially in 3D.  Yes, I notice some delay and hesitation in accessing these features, but I don't complain - it's just the nature of 32-bit software.

64-bit architecture for AnyRail will be a massive improvement.  I doubt that some even realize how much it would improve, but I've been doing CAD since the early 1980s and can vouch for improvements over time that were directly tied to the architecture of the software.

gunrunnerjohn

Quote from: TomB on November 20, 2023, 08:58:18 PM
Quote from: gunrunnerjohn on August 20, 2021, 04:48:51 PMI don't see a burning reason to upgrade Anyrail to 64 bits, it won't make a substantial difference in the performance or operation.  If Microsoft suddenly decides to stop supporting 32 bit programs, then there would be a reason. :)

Just in case the above post left a bad impression, a 64-bit vertion (V7.0) of AnyRail would be most welcome.  It will definitely improve performance, especially on moving/scrolling the file and especially in 3D.  Yes, I notice some delay and hesitation in accessing these features, but I don't complain - it's just the nature of 32-bit software.

64-bit architecture for AnyRail will be a massive improvement.  I doubt that some even realize how much it would improve, but I've been doing CAD since the early 1980s and can vouch for improvements over time that were directly tied to the architecture of the software.
Well, I don't have a massive layout, around 500 feet of track.  However, I see no issues of speed of operation.  I really think the term massive is a bit over the top.  As CAD goes, this is a pretty low impact CAD application.  YMMV

David

Version 7, that is (still) under development, will be 64 bits.
David Hoogvorst. Founder and Owner of DRail Software. Creator of AnyRail.

Future-Digital

Any predictions on when the version 7 will hatch?
"I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book." - Groucho Marx

David

Currently, we're working on the 3D models for all the track elements to improve the 3D view.

Clearly, this is a lot of work.


Once done, a test version will be available for a small group of testers to find the most annoying crashes and bugs.


Manuals and tutorials need to be created and translated.


In any case, we're working on it, and it's ready when it's ready. I can understand it's annoying to wait so long. For that reason we have the occasional update for version 6.
David Hoogvorst. Founder and Owner of DRail Software. Creator of AnyRail.

BadBanana

Thanks for the update, David.  It's always good to understand how things are moving forwards.