32 or 64 bit version of Windows/AnyRail

[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.

[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.

[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.

[Kent-Arne]

64 bit of Windows/AnyRail

[Blackpixel83]

No, 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]

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.

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]

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.

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.

[Future-Digital]

Any predictions on when the version 7 will hatch?

[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.

[BadBanana]

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