Documentation

Introduction

• Introduction
  A brief overview of Microsoft Agent.
• Update
  Description of changes in the update to the Microsoft Agent Final Commercial Release.

Using Microsoft Agent

• User Interface
  A concise description of the user interface elements.
• Troubleshooting for End Users
  If you are having trouble using a page with a Microsoft Agent character, this list of symptoms and steps can help isolate and solve the problems.

Programming for Microsoft Agent

• Programming Interface Overview
  Information on animation services, input services, and output services.
• Programming the Control
  The control's objects, methods, events, and properties.
• Programming the Server Interface
  Information on the server interface, with a plethora of code examples.
• Error Codes
  A list of the error numbers along with their hex values and descriptions.
• Technical FAQ and Troubleshooting
  Answers to technical questions for developers.
• Speech Engine Support Requirements
  A description of the required SAPI interfaces used by Microsoft Agent.
• Speech Output Tags
  How to modify speech output through tags inserted in the speech text string.
• Animations for Genie Character
  A list of animations supported for the Microsoft Agent Genie character.
• Animations for Merlin Character
  A list of animations supported for the Microsoft Agent Merlin character.
• Sound Effects for Merlin Character
  A list that indicates which animations support sound effects for the Microsoft Agent Merlin character.
• Animations for Robby Character
  A list of animations supported for the Microsoft Agent Robby character.

Creating Characters for Microsoft Agent

• Guidelines for Designing Character Interaction
  Design user interfaces that incorporate interactive characters.
• Designing Characters
  Design and develop a character for use with Microsoft Agent.
• Using the Character Editor
  Use the Microsoft Agent Character Editor to compile character animations.
• Using the Linguistic Information Sound Editing Tool
  Use linguistically enhanced sound files to support lip-syncing character output.

Licensing and Redistribution

• Licensing and Redistribution
  Updated information on licensing and redistributing Microsoft Agent.