Users can drag contact information out of SBook 3.1 into Pencil Me In 1.1 calendars or action lists. They may also look up SBook data from Pencil Me In or other applications via the Services menu.
"The new versions let users share calendar and content files transparently, regardless of the kind of computer their co-workers use," said Andrew Turk, Sarrus president. Pencil Me In also gains new data-export functions for using calendar data in time-and-billing programs or producing reports in external word processors, spreadsheets, and database programs. Its print function now recognizes date ranges. SBook's envelope printing functions were enhanced, the company said.
Both programs run unmodified on Intel or Motorola systems. Pencil Me In 1.1 is priced at $299, while SBook 3.1 is $199. Current owners can upgrade through November 30 at no charge.
Separately, Sarrus announced a $249 promotional bundle including both programs for members of NEXTSTEP user groups. Individual members may buy only one bundle at the special price.
Sarrus: 415/345-8950, 800/ 995-1963; info@sarrus.com.