Agent Molder

Agent Molder

Screenshot of Agent Molder with Max and Gourdy.
Name	Agent Molder
Developer(s)	Rayflex Animation
Latest version	Beta 2
Latest version release date	February 26th, 1998 (26 years ago)
Operating system	Microsoft Windows

Agent Molder is an unreleased software program developed by Rayflex Technologies that utilizes Microsoft Agent characters. The program enables users to develop scripts, tutorials, product demonstrations, and other multimedia functions by using Microsoft Agent technology. Agent Molder includes a code generation eature called Agent Skelly™, which can automatically create code frameworks, allowoing users to add specific scripts without building from scratch.

Development

It is likely that Agent Molder likely started development sometime in 1997, with the home page for the program last being updated on February 26th, 1998, for beta 2. However, the program appears to had been indefinitely delayed, with Rayflex Animation stating that the first beta version will have a delayed release. However, they did consider releasing the first beta to the public for free, as the final version would only be available for purchase.

As there have been no archives or mentions of Agent Molder since 2000, the Rayflex Animation website has since gone inactive and the Agent Molder program's development is likely cancelled.

Trivia

• One possible theory for the cancellation of this program is due to the program using Microsoft Agent 1.5's framework instead of Microsoft Agent 2.0's. As these versions have several programming differences, and the fact that Microsoft Agent 2.0 released in 1998, it could have to led to Rayflex Animation's decision to pause development indefinitely.
  • In addition, Rayflex Animation has only developed Microsoft Agent 1.5 characters like Check, Gourdy, and Max.
• It is unknown how much the program would have costed if it was released, but Rayflex Animation promised that it would be very inexpensive.
• A web-enabled version of the Agent Molder was in the works around the time that the first and second betas were being worked on.