HanDBase 3.0 also includes several new encryption options, including the ability to encrypt only the fields that are private and sensitive information. The company said this new feature makes viewing and editing encrypted databases on a handheld device much more practical, as the entire database does not have to be encrypted and decrypted each time it is accessed as a user would with a traditional database. HanDBase 3.0 also provides options for setting access parameters, enabling the administrator to establish who has the authority to carry out certain functions in a database, such as editing pop-up lists, opening a database, deleting records, beaming records, and many more.

Other new features of HanDBase 3.0 includes Virtual File System (VFS) support, which enables users to store and work from databases on expansion memory cards on Palm OS handhelds, and a new user interface that includes color view options, graphical menus, action buttons and pop-up tool menus. Further, the calculation editor has been completely redesigned to emulate a standard calculator.

The company said the release of 3.0 will also pave the way for several new add-on programs that will make creating custom data entry interfaces using the HanDBase Forms Designer program, along with bi-directional synchronization with Microsoft Access and most other ODBC data files possible.

DDH Software said it is offering special packages to organizations wanting to deploy HanDBase across a company. Options include HanDBase Plus ($29.99), HanDBase Professional ($39.99), and HanDBase Enterprise ($99.99).