CAS! Screen Switcher -v1.5 21.DEC.2023-
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Version 1.3 - Game Mode
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Version 1.3 - Game Mode - Invisible Objects Selection
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Version 1.3 - University Mode
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Version 1.3 - University Mode - Invisible Objects Selection
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This is where you install the application, and use it.
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This is an example of inside your 'CAS! Files' folder, of how images are set to each file.
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Version 1.3 - Help Dialog with Links
The CAS! Screen Switcher application allows you to preview and apply a different CAS! or YACAS! screen (but NOT when the game is running.)
*The Mansion and Garden CAS! Screen and the In the University YACAS! Screen created by me are included, as well as the game default CAS! and YACAS! screens.
HOW TO USE
This application should be installed into your Sims 2 user files folder. This is generally: "\Documents\EA GAMES\The Sims 2\".
In this folder, you will have a folder installed called "CAS! Files". This is where you put all of your custom CAS! Screens and their preview images.
Setting images to your files:
"MyScreen.package"
"MyScreenA.jpg"
"MyScreenB.jpg"
Changing your CAS! Screen
Start in Game Mode. To do this, click the Game Mode button on the bottom-left of the main window. Then, click any of the available files on the top navigation. Next, click the check mark button on the bottom. You will be directed to the Invisible Objects selection screen.
Changing your YACAS! Screen
Start in University Mode. To do this, click the University Mode icon on the bottom-left of the main window. Then, click any of the available files on the top navigation. Next, click the check mark button on the bottom. You will be directed to the Invisible Objects selection screen.
Changing your CAS!/YACAS! Invisible Objects
First, change the CAS! or YACAS! screen. Next, you'll be presented with the Invisible Objects screen. The appropriate configuration tools will appear. On this window, make your choices via the radio buttons and check boxes. Once you are finished, click the check mark on the bottom of the window. Your files and configuration now set.
NOTE: If you already use windkeeper's invisible objects/empty CAS! screen, please delete all instances of the files if they are anywhere in your downloads folder. This application installs them for you - so if you already have them, there will be conflicts!
...the thing with the freezing in CAS/dogs in CAS also got fixed over the years... here |
SYSTEMS SUPPORTED
Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows 11
GAMES SUPPORTED
Any configuration of Expansion Packs and Stuff Packs (For YACAS! screens, you need University).
Also compatible with AnyGameStarter. Just ensure you copy the "CAS! Files" folder and all its contents to your "\AnyGameStarter\AnyGame#\EA Games\The Sims 2\" folder and change the directory when using the application.


- Malwarebytes is flagging the executable as potential "machine-learning" application. I'll look into this, but you may need to add it to your "allow list" if you use MWB.






UPDATES
21.DECEMBER.2023 : Application version 1.5 released. Updates include enhanced error handling, selection and settings around your Sims 2 User Files directory, and more.
23.JULY.2012 : Application version 1.4 released
09.JULY.2012 : Application version 1.3 released
18.MAY.2011 : Application version 1.2 released
13.JULY.2010 : Application version 1.1 released
30.JUNE.2010 : Application released (had ~500 downloads)
ORIGINAL IDEA
ORIGINAL IDEA by Zithsim . Recreated with permission. I tried to take suggestions on their original post into consideration.

Filename | Type | Size |
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CAS_Screen_Switcher_15_Setup.zip | zip | |
CAS_Screen_Switcher_15_Installation.msi | msi | 7150592 |
Note from the Creator:
The first time running the application, select your User Files directory by clicking the folder icon in the lower-right corner of the window.
CAS_Screen_Switcher_15_Setup.zip
| Version 1.5 - NEWEST VERSION!
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Uploaded: 21st Dec 2023, 6.03 MB.
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CAS!_Switcher_1.4_setup.zip
| Version 1.4 - DO NOT DOWNLOAD. DOWNLOAD NEWEST VERSION.
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Uploaded: 24th Jul 2012, 3.03 MB.
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CAS!_Switcher_1.3_setup.zip
| CAS! Switcher v1.3 - DO NOT DOWNLOAD. DOWNLOAD NEWEST VERSION.
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Uploaded: 10th Jul 2012, 3.03 MB.
297 downloads.
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CAS!_Switcher_1.2_setup.zip
| CAS! Switcher v1.2 - DO NOT DOWNLOAD. DOWNLOAD NEWEST VERSION.
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Uploaded: 19th May 2011, 3.02 MB.
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CAS!_Switcher_setup.zip
| CAS! Switcher v1.1 - DO NOT DOWNLOAD. DOWNLOAD NEWEST VERSION.
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Uploaded: 13th Jul 2010, 2.04 MB.
3,631 downloads.
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For a detailed look at individual files, see the Information tab. |
Install Instructions
1. Download: Click the download link to save the .rar or .zip file(s) to your computer.
2. Extract the zip, rar, or 7z file.
3. Place in Downloads Folder: Cut and paste the .package file(s) into your Downloads folder:
- Origin (Ultimate Collection): Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims™ 2 Ultimate Collection\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows Vista/7/8/10: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
- Non-Origin, Windows XP: Documents and Settings\(Current User Account)\My Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads\
- Mac: Users\(Current User Account)\Documents\EA Games\The Sims 2\Downloads
- Mac x64: /Library/Containers/com.aspyr.sims2.appstore/Data/Library/Application Support/Aspyr/The Sims 2/Downloads
- For a full, complete guide to downloading complete with pictures and more information, see: Game Help: Downloading for Fracking Idiots.
- Custom content not showing up in the game? See: Game Help: Getting Custom Content to Show Up.
- If you don't have a Downloads folder, just make one. See instructions at: Game Help: No Downloads Folder.
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