X Rebirth Catalog Tool 1.10 [upd] -

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 —

Here’s a concise guide for the X Rebirth Catalog Tool 1.10 – a community-made asset browser for X Rebirth.

Overview

X Rebirth Catalog Tool 1.10 (often abbreviated as XRCT or simply Catalog Tool) is a community-developed utility designed to unpack, browse, and manage the .cat catalog files used by X Rebirth. These catalog files are compressed archives containing the game’s core assets: 3D models, textures, scripts, UI files, sound effects, and configuration XMLs. Overview X Rebirth Catalog Tool 1

Unlike later X games (like X4: Foundations) which use more accessible file structures, X Rebirth relies heavily on these proprietary catalogs. The tool is essential for modders, texture artists, and advanced players wanting to tweak game parameters without extracting gigabytes of data manually.

Use Cases & Recommendations

Best for:

• Modders who frequently need to inspect or extract specific assets from catalogs.
• Players who want to back up or modify a single configuration file (e.g., parameters.xml) without unpacking everything.
• Users who prefer a GUI over the official command-line tool.

Not recommended for:

• Creating new mods that require repacking .cat files (use Egosoft’s tool instead).
• Complete newbies – you still need basic understanding of X Rebirth’s file structure.

Tip: Use XRCT 1.10 together with the official XRCatTool.exe – extract with XRCT, modify files, then repack with the official tool.

8. Troubleshooting

| Problem | Fix | |---------|-----| | “Failed to read catalog” | Recheck game path; run as admin. | | Missing asset icons | Normal – tool shows data, not textures. | | Crash on search | Clear search, restart tool, search again with shorter term. | | Can’t find DLC assets | Add DLC .cat files via Settings → Additional catalogs. |