X Rebirth Catalog Tool 1.10 is an official utility used to extract and compile (catalog) and (data) files, which is essential for modding X4: Foundations
. Version 1.10 specifically added support for catalog formats from earlier X Community Wiki 1. Getting the Tool You can acquire the tool in two ways: : In your Steam Library, change the category filter to and search for . Install it like a standard game. Via Egosoft Downloads : If you have a non-Steam version, download it from the Egosoft Bonus Material
page. Note that you must have a registered game on your forum profile to access this download. 2. Launching the Tool
When you "Play" X Tools through Steam, you are typically given three options: Play X Tools
: Opens a command prompt in the tools directory for console-based operations (using Catalog Tool : Launches the GUI version X Rebirth Catalog Tool 1.10
, which is much easier for beginners to use for extracting and creating files.
: Opens the documentation; it is highly recommended to read this for specific command-line switches. 3. How to Extract Files (GUI Method)
Extracting allows you to view the game's XML scripts and assets. Steam Community Catalog Tool (GUI) from the X Tools launcher. Import Catalogs and navigate to your game's installation folder. Select the catalog you want to open (e.g.,
The tool will list all files inside. Select the files you want and click to save them to your PC. 4. How to Create Catalogs (Modding) X Rebirth Catalog Tool 1
To make your mod functional, your files must be compiled back into a catalog. Steam Community
: Use the "Create" functions in the GUI Catalog Tool to pack your folder into new Automatic (Workshop Tool) : If you are uploading to the Steam Workshop, the included WorkshopTool.exe can automatically build catalogs for you using the Steam Community For more technical details, consult the X Catalog Tool Wiki for community-maintained documentation. X Community Wiki Are you planning to existing game files for study, or are you ready to your own mod for the first time? Acces Denied X Rebirth Catalog Tool 1.10 - egosoft.com 12 May 2017 —
Let’s walk through a common scenario: You just built a new URV Forge in Glaring Truth, and you need 10,000 Energy Cells and 500 Bio-Optic Wiring.
Step 1: Analyze Current Inventory Open the X Rebirth Catalog Tool 1.10 and click on the "Stations" tab. Locate your URV Forge. The tool will show you exactly how many Energy Cells are currently in storage (including those in your construction vessel’s hold). If you are short, note the deficit. How to Use the Tool: A Practical Workflow
Step 2: Locate the Best Suppliers Switch to the "Trade Offers" tab. Filter by "Energy Cells" and "Sell" offers. Because version 1.10 reads your save’s radar data, it will only show stations your ships or satellites have recently visited. Sort by "Price (lowest)" and note the location.
Step 3: Dispatch Assets without Typing Coordinates Here’s where the magic happens. The 1.10 tool generates a plain-text coordinate string for any selected station. You can copy that string and paste it directly into your X Rebirth map’s search bar, making ship routing effortless.
Step 4: Monitor Progress After issuing commands in-game, save your game and re-load the save in the Catalog Tool. The "Mission & Order" tab will now show the current order queue for your trade ships (e.g., "Fulmekron - Docked at: Cell Fab Matrix").
One of the most frustrating aspects of X Rebirth is that trade data ages out quickly. The new 1.10 update includes an "Auto-Refresh" toggle that, when combined with a current save, color-codes trade offers based on how recently they were updated in your game’s radar range.