Bytessence UserbarGenerator

BUG is a free, fast and small program that helps you create userbars for use as forum signatures. It was built to simplify the design process so you don't have to use complicated drawing programs and still get your favorite userbars in seconds. It offers many image effects, supports 32bit alpha-blended graphics and offers total control over the userbar creation process. It can also run off an USB memory stick.

Screenshots


Main user interface

Choosing colors

Saving the userbar
Click on the thumbnails for a larger view (the images will open in a new window)

Features

  • Very easy to use
  • Many scanline effects
  • Many reflection effects
  • Supports vertical/horizontal gradient backgrounds
  • Supports custom fonts
  • Modifiable opacity parameters for internal layers
  • Can use 32bit graphics, supports transparency masking
  • Can save/load templates
  • Exports the userbar to popular formats like JPG/PNG/BMP
  • No malware/spyware
  • Can run off an USB memory stick (doesn't modify registry)

What's new in version 1.5

  • Added new scanline patterns
  • Added new reflections
  • Added posibility to choose a custom color for the text
  • Added Save/Load functions (for templates)
  • Added capability to load JPG pictures
  • Re-ordered some controls
  • Fixed the color indicators when altering the RGB channels (background tab)
  • Excluded lowcase ascii characters from the built-in font (for consistency)

Downloading BUG

You can download BUG from the following links. Please uninstall older versions before installing the current build to avoid any problems. If you want to link to the download, please link to this page instead of the file directly. Thank you.

Version Release date Size File type Download
1.5 12 May 2008 431 KB Compressed program (for USB sticks)
1.5 12 May 2008 772 KB Program with installer (for normal use)