The 2010-01 LDraw parts update has been now been released.

This update includes 479 files in the core library, including 238 new parts, and many more files updated with improvements for Back Face Culling support. A further 13 parts have been redeveloped by authors who have affirmed the Contributor Agreement [3], replacing files that were not redistributable.

Scott Wardlaw and the LDraw Standards Committee have also been working on a new revision to the colour configuration file (LDConfig.ldr) and a new version is included in this update. Major updates include the addition of 9 colours that were omitted (including all three Metallic Colours), and the removal of 4 colors that were accidentally added in the last update. Rubber Colours have been given their own section.

Thanks are due to all the authors and reviewers who contributed to this release.

You can preview the new parts in 2010-01 and download the update by going to http://www.ldraw.org/library/updates. [4]

The 205 certified files currently on the LDraw Parts Tracker were held back from this update in keeping our normal practice of not releasing new primitives or subparts until they are needed for an official part file. Only 14 were part files that it makes sense to release as a package of related parts. There are another 540+ files waiting for admin review, many of which I hope can be included in the next release within three months.

Chris Dee (LDraw Parts Library Admin)