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The '''Mann Co. Catalog''' is an in-game index of all [[items]] within ''Team Fortress 2''. Released in the [[Mann-Conomy Update]], the catalog enables players to view information and images of specific items and provides shortcuts to each item's respective article on the [[Team Fortress Wiki]] (through the "[[#Item Wiki Page|Item Wiki Page]]" button) as well as links to purchase said item in the [[Mann Co. Store]].
 
The '''Mann Co. Catalog''' is an in-game index of all [[items]] within ''Team Fortress 2''. Released in the [[Mann-Conomy Update]], the catalog enables players to view information and images of specific items and provides shortcuts to each item's respective article on the [[Team Fortress Wiki]] (through the "[[#Item Wiki Page|Item Wiki Page]]" button) as well as links to purchase said item in the [[Mann Co. Store]].
  
The catalog may be accessed through the "[[Main menu#Manage Items|Manage Items]]" screen on the main menu.
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The catalog may be accessed through the "[[Main menu#Items|Items]]" button on the main menu.
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There are currently 1,222 items listed in the Mann Co. Catalog.
  
 
== Screen elements ==
 
== Screen elements ==
 
=== Item Selection Window ===
 
=== Item Selection Window ===
A list of nearly all the obtainable items in the game. The arrows may be clicked to scroll through the pages, or a parameter may be chosen from the drop down box.  When mousing over an item, a larger image of it will pop up. Upon selecting an item in the Catalog, information will be provided through the Info Pane.  
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A list of nearly all the obtainable items in the game. The arrows may be clicked to scroll through the pages, or a parameter may be chosen from the drop down box.  When hovering over an item, a larger image of it will pop up. Upon selecting an item in the Catalog, information will be provided through the Info Pane.  
  
 
=== Info Pane ===
 
=== Info Pane ===
 
This box provides detailed information about the items available in Team Fortress 2. When an item is selected, the Info Pane indicates which class may equip the item, the slot to which it is assigned, provides a brief item description, lists the item's effect(s), and also lists the tools that are compatible with it.
 
This box provides detailed information about the items available in Team Fortress 2. When an item is selected, the Info Pane indicates which class may equip the item, the slot to which it is assigned, provides a brief item description, lists the item's effect(s), and also lists the tools that are compatible with it.
  
=== View in Store ===
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== Item  Catalog button appearances and functions ==
This button leads to the selected item's Mann Co. Store page, where it may be available for purchase. On the item's store page, players can preview the item in use by any class that may equip it. This button does not work with the new Mann Co. Store UI which has been assigned to users at random for testing.
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{| class="wikitable grid plainlinks" style="text-align: center;" width="90%"
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===Item Wiki Page===
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[[File:GUI Item Wiki Page Closeup.png|center|300px]]
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{{Main|Team Fortress Wiki}}
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The '''Item Wiki Page''' is a button that directs you to the selected item's article on the Team Fortress Wiki in the Steam Web Browser.
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===View in Store===
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[[File:GUI View in Store Closeup.png|center|300px]]
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<gallery>
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{{Main|Mann Co. Store}}
File:Mann co catalog 2.png|'View in Store' screen showing [[Your Eternal Reward]]
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The '''View in Store''' button directs you to the Mann Co. Store, and views the item asking if you wish to add that item to your cart if available for purchase. On the item's store page, players can preview the item in use by any class that may equip it. This button does not work with the new Mann Co. Store UI which has been assigned to users at random for testing.
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== View in Store ==
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{{Main|Mann Co. Store}}
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The '''View in Store''' button directs you to the Mann Co. Store, and views the item asking if you wish to add that item to your cart if available for purchase. On the item's store page, players can preview the item in use by any class that may equip it. This button does not work with the new Mann Co. Store UI which has been assigned to users at random for testing.
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=== Item Wiki Page ===
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== Update history ==
This button opens the selected item's article on the [[Team Fortress Wiki]] in the Steam Web Browser.
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{{Update history |
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'''{{Patch name|9|30|2010}}''' ([[Mann-Conomy Update]])
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* Mann Co. Store added to the game.
  
=== Stats ===
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}}
This tab leads back to the Stats page.
 
  
 
== Bugs ==
 
== Bugs ==
 
* A number of items are missing from the Catalog, such as the [[Winger]], [[Atomizer]], [[Machina]], [[PDA|Build and Demolish PDA]], [[Sapper]] and the [[Propaganda Contest]] winners' hats.
 
* A number of items are missing from the Catalog, such as the [[Winger]], [[Atomizer]], [[Machina]], [[PDA|Build and Demolish PDA]], [[Sapper]] and the [[Propaganda Contest]] winners' hats.
* Many special keys such as [[Mann Co. Supply Crate Key#Festive Winter Crate Key|Festive Winter Crate Key]] and the [[Mann Co. Supply Crate Key#Refreshing Summer Cooler Key|Refreshing Summer Cooler Key]] were replaced with a 'normal' key after their respective events ended, resulting in the Mann Co. Supply Crate Key being listed three times.
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* Many special keys such as [[Mann Co. Supply Crate Key#Festive Winter Crate Key|Festive Winter Crate Key]] and the [[Mann Co. Supply Crate Key#Refreshing Summer Cooler Key|Refreshing Summer Cooler Key]] were replaced with a 'normal' key after their respective events ended, resulting in the Mann Co. Supply Crate Key being listed ten times total.
 
* The catalog cannot be exited if it is accessed through the trade page.
 
* The catalog cannot be exited if it is accessed through the trade page.
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*The [[Name Tag]] is listed twice, but only the second image links to the TF2 wiki page.
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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File:Mann co catalog 2.png|'View in Store' screen showing [[Your Eternal Reward]]
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</gallery>
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==

Revision as of 00:41, 17 March 2014

Mann Co. Catalog icon
Hmmm, have a gander at this little beauty.
The Sniper browsing the catalog
The Mann Co. Catalog showing a Homewrecker.

The Mann Co. Catalog is an in-game index of all items within Team Fortress 2. Released in the Mann-Conomy Update, the catalog enables players to view information and images of specific items and provides shortcuts to each item's respective article on the Team Fortress Wiki (through the "Item Wiki Page" button) as well as links to purchase said item in the Mann Co. Store.

The catalog may be accessed through the "Items" button on the main menu.

There are currently 1,222 items listed in the Mann Co. Catalog.

Screen elements

Item Selection Window

A list of nearly all the obtainable items in the game. The arrows may be clicked to scroll through the pages, or a parameter may be chosen from the drop down box. When hovering over an item, a larger image of it will pop up. Upon selecting an item in the Catalog, information will be provided through the Info Pane.

Info Pane

This box provides detailed information about the items available in Team Fortress 2. When an item is selected, the Info Pane indicates which class may equip the item, the slot to which it is assigned, provides a brief item description, lists the item's effect(s), and also lists the tools that are compatible with it.

Item Catalog button appearances and functions

View in Store

View in Store

Main article: Mann Co. Store

The View in Store button directs you to the Mann Co. Store, and views the item asking if you wish to add that item to your cart if available for purchase. On the item's store page, players can preview the item in use by any class that may equip it. This button does not work with the new Mann Co. Store UI which has been assigned to users at random for testing. |- |}

Update history

September 30, 2010 Patch (Mann-Conomy Update)
  • Mann Co. Store added to the game.

Bugs

Gallery

See also