Switch

Some years ago I remember having a program called Switch that was used to create track and pointwork, does anyone know if this is still available anywhere? 

The reason I ask is I want to create a double slip switch and I don't think I can do that using track gen... 

Thanks.

As far as I remember Switch was a DOS based program, not sure if it would work on any OS later than winXP??
I liked "Switch", the main reason I stopped using it was my requirement for 1600mm gauge trackwork. TrackGen won't produce a double slip directly, you might be able to use "bits" from composite switches and cobble them together, with a bit of hand-coding, but I never tried it myself.

(see PM)

Do you want an "English" or a "Baeseler" double slip? If you'd provide me with the parametres required, I could model one in Blender and send it to you so you can texture it yourself. Would take a couple of days till I have enough time, but I guess time isn't of the essence here?

I know this question was asked a long time ago, but I'll still reply as I have the answer.

I have Switch 1.5 in my OneDrive here: https://1drv.ms/f/s!AmJqmjK22OH-bIRFg1-5HeTFZKM

It runs on Windows 7, but not on Windows 10. Maybe a virtual machine can help, that's how I use it.

hi.tried this on my computer windows 7,and it wont work. what do i need to get it to work.thanks

Do you have 64 bit Windows 7? It might not work on it, only on 32 bit Win 7.

The best solution is to set up a virtual machine using for example VMware or Virtualbox, install Win XP in it, and run Switch there.

hi. 64 bit. will look into that, thanks.

DOSBox is far easier than messing around with virtual machines.
Extract to C:\switch
Open DOSBox (will give you a lovely command prompt )

Code:

mount d: c:\switch
d:
switch15

Output appears exactly as normal.

(64-bit 7, 8, 10 etc. will not work, they lack the 16-but NTVDM)

thanks will try that.