Create original buttons for Windows Vista, 98 and XP
If you are one of the many that's been left unimpressed with Vista but like the look of it, Vista Buttons is for you. It helps you create Vista/XP/Win98 and Mac style rollover buttons and drop down menus with relative ease.
The interface requires 4 simple steps to create your buttons. You can create your own base on the program although if you import one of your own images as a base, you'll get the job done a lot quicker.
The developers claim the program features more than 500 buttons, 100 submenu designs, 50 ready-made samples. This is certainly more than enough to create a really cool looking website menu or desktop buttons although some of the designs are a bit dull.
The styles available include Vista, XP, Win98, Mac, Aqua buttons, round, glossy, metallic, 3D styles, tab and drop down menus.
The best thing about this program is that it's aimed at complete novices.
You don't require any programming knowledge such as in HTML, JavaScript or CSS to create some really professional looking results. Vista Buttons generates all necessary images, html, javascript and css styles automatically.
There's also a theme editor but unfortunately, it's not accessible in the free version.
This is a really excellent design utility and there is little to fault it except it would have been nice to have had a few wizards to take you through the first few attempts.
User reviews about Vista Buttons
by Anonymous
Vista Buttons v5.7 .
I recently downloaded the Vista Buttons v5.7 and found it very easy to use. The trial version was really easy and straight forward.I was able to import my own icons and it created all the HTML code to go with it. It passed all my virus and malware scans. Installation was very easy and so far I would recommend this product. Items I checked...
* Worked in multiple browsers (IE, FireFox, Chrome)
* Created both Horz & Vert buttons
* Can import my own icons and logos
* Button sizes are not fixed
* Quick easy templates to use.
* Was able to set buttons to multiple states Pros:
* Worked in multiple browsers (IE, FireFox, Chrome)
* Created both Horz & Vert buttons
* Can import my own icons and logos
* Button sizes are not fixed
* Quick easy templates to use.
* Was able to set buttons to multiple states
Cons:
While doing research on Google for "Vista Buttons v5 + reviews" I found several sites had "designed by Vista Buttons v5.x" in their web description. These sites had nothing to do with VB or even displayed ads. So as a warning this may or may not happen to you. Just make sure to check your code before posting to a live server. More
by Anonymous
Not happy at all.
This program is a loss to me. It says all over the add "NO HTML". I don't get this at all. You have to get right into the HTML and this is a real hassel especially when it's advertised as HTML free. Also the download/pay/get open code did not work and it took days to get the program to a usable state. I'm now looking for a new button maker and have wasted a lot of time with Vista buttons. On the positve side, the program has been very stable. It has not crashed, or lost any data.
Pros:
On the positve side, the program has been very stable. It has not crashed, or lost any data. It has good looking buttons that can be changed to fit your site.
Cons:
Just try to install a "Buy Now" button. Whew. More