X Rebirth Catalog Tool 1.10 -
For players of Egosoft’s ambitious space simulation, X Rebirth, managing assets, tracking trade routes, and locating rare wares across the vast universe can feel like a full-time job. While the game offers a deep and rewarding economy, its default UI has often been criticized for making large-scale inventory and fleet management cumbersome. Enter the X Rebirth Catalog Tool 1.10—a community-driven lifesaver that transforms how you interact with your game data.
Whether you are a veteran trader, a station-building magnate, or a lore hunter searching for rare data vaults, version 1.10 of this tool represents a significant leap forward. This article will dive deep into what the X Rebirth Catalog Tool is, what’s new in version 1.10, how to install it, and how to leverage its features to dominate the X universe.
Even years after X Rebirth’s last official patch, the X Rebirth Catalog Tool 1.10 remains essential for three reasons:
Version 1.10 is not a minor bug-fix patch; it is a substantial update that refines stability and expands functionality. Here are the headline features: X Rebirth Catalog Tool 1.10
| Feature | How to use |
|---------|-------------|
| Search by macro ID | Type "units_size_xl_carrier_01" – shows dependencies. |
| Export XML | Right-click asset → Export raw XML. |
| View referenced assets | Click blue hyperlinks in details pane. |
| Compare versions | Load mod .cat files via File → Open mod catalog. |
| Check ware prices/volume | Under Wares → select ware → bottom pane shows price, volume. |
| Find unused assets | Tools menu → Find orphaned macros (useful for mod cleaning). |
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.
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. For players of Egosoft’s ambitious space simulation, X
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.
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. One of the most frustrating aspects of X
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").