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Among the features listed as new in version 9 are:

• Events (set focus, lose focus, value changed) can trigger macros
  
• Macros, and call other macros
  
• Image control can display HTML
  
• Custom Menu bars
  
• Command button to set focus to a particular control
  
• Command button to show/hide some other control
  
• Import/Export Command buttons can specify a filename
  
• Cut and paste multiple controls

According to Syware, Visual CE allows mobile users to rapidly create feature-rich database applications -- without programming -- that can be deployed on any Windows Mobile Pocket PC or Windows CE device. The tool is said to offer an intuitive, drag-and-drop interface that makes it easy to design, maintain, and run flexible forms and databases.

Visual CE is available in several versions ranging from a "Lite" edition priced at $20 up to the Enterprise Edition for $600, which includes Syware's Report CE and mEnable wireless connectivity software.

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