Air.swf getApplicationVersion() not returning

Hi,
I am using air.swf api to detect installed applications... but this doesn't written any call backs...
any idea ?
Regards,
Brijesh

Hi Chris,
Thanks for the reply...
I have 2 air applications... From one application, I need to detect if other air application is installed or not.. Fo this I am using the air.swf file..
and air.getApplicationVersion() method of air.swf...
But sometimes it doesn't invoke the callback method..
Also, I was looking to if this feature can be used in offline mode.. As air.swf needs to be downloaded always.. can this be used for offline mode...
Regards,
Brijesh

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