This guide will help you use the scanning feature in the space simulation game X4: Foundations.

Scanning in X4: Foundations is also quite useful. It allows you to see the modules used by ships and stations. It also allows you to see the available resources from asteroids. In addition to that, you also have a long-range scan to detect structures from far away. How to use the different scan types.

Before we start, you should know that you can scan both on ships and in your space suit. These scans serve different purposes. By scanning with a ship, you get information about the area around the ship. Things like station modules and asteroids will be scanned and color coded for example. Scan in your spacesuit is mostly used to scan signal leaks and is required for some missions.

There are two types of scans on board a ship. There is the regular scan mode and the long distance scan mode.