: For some related Python-based community scripts, you may need to install Python 3.7+ pip install lxml pyyaml in a command terminal Basic Usage: Unpacking Game Files
This guide provides a comprehensive overview of how to install and set up the X Catalog Tool, ensuring you can begin modifying game scripts, ships, or mechanics. What is the X Catalog Tool?
The X Catalog Tool is a cross-platform utility designed to create searchable databases (catalogs) of files from disks, network drives, or removable media. Version 111 introduces:
To get the most out of the X Catalog Tool 111, follow these tips: x catalog tool 111 install
This is where the installer stumbles. If you choose PostgreSQL but don’t have libpq installed, the tool will fail silently until first launch.
Under System variables , locate the Path variable, select it, and click .
Double-click x-catalog-tool-111-macos.dmg . A Finder window will open. : For some related Python-based community scripts, you
Test the installation by checking the version:
How to Install X Catalog Tool 111: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide
: After opening the tool, use "Import Catalogs" and navigate to your game's installation folder (e.g., SteamApps/common/X4 Foundations ) to load the .cat files. Version 111 introduces: To get the most out
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | “Failed to load database driver” | Install PostgreSQL ODBC driver manually, or rerun installer and select SQLite | | “Access denied to C:\Users...” | Temporarily disable Controlled Folder Access, or add exception for XCatalog | | Installer hangs at 67% | Likely antivirus scanning the SQLite binary – wait 2 minutes or temporarily disable real-time protection | | Linux: “dpkg: dependency problems” | Run sudo apt install libsqlite3-dev -y then sudo dpkg --configure -a |
If you have an older version (e.g., 108 or 110) and want to migrate, the supports in‑place upgrades:
tar -xzf x-catalog-tool-111-linux-amd64.tar.gz cd x-catalog-tool-111