Abstract
This work presents recent steps taken in order to up-date the DIRECTSD toolbox for MATLAB. Thistoolbox real-izes recently developed polynomial methods for the analysis and optimal design of sampled-datasystems. Once released, the version under development will be compatible with the newest versionsof MATLAB and includes the possibility of working with both SISO and MIMO systems. The text describesthe last published version, an interim version currently running and the updates planned for a future stablerelease. Some usage examples obtained with the interim version are also presented.