Launchd to run Applescript app. only when an iWorks program is running

How can I make launchd load an applescript application (that autosaves documents) only when an iWorks program (Pages, Numbers) is running?
I am using Launchd Editor or Lingon to right the plist file.

There isn't a launchd trigger I'm aware of that will do this.
The best you can do with launchd is a StartInterval which launches your application every n seconds and have the script perform the check to see if one of the target applications is running.

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I tried RunAtLoad, but it did not run the script when the computer woke from sleep.
Is there a parameter for launchd that will run a job only when the computer wakes from sleep?
I know other parameters like StartInterval will run any "queued" jobs when the computer wakes up, but I'm looking for a parameter that runs the job only when the computer wakes up.
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Thanks
Brett

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FP_JOBNM     TYPE BTCJOB
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AND    JOBCOUNT = FP_JOBCNT
AND    STEPCOUNT = FP_STEPCNT.
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S/N{removed for privacy]; P/N PH989EA#AK8

Hi,
Schindi285460 wrote:
My Pavilion zd 7379ea will only start up in battery mode. AC adapter appears OK with a firm green LED, so external power supply may not be the issue here? When I'm starting up (with what's left on the battery), both the charging LED and the AC LED are constantly blinking. When turned off, the battery LED is firm, and battery appears to be charging (but which obviously is not the case). Occasionally, when computer is turned off, the AC LED is lit with a firm light.
One odd thing I noted before this happened was that the computer ran on AC only when my HP printer was connected to one of the USB ports (no battery inserted). If I disconnected the printer USB cord, the computer just died immediately; it was like the computer was powered by the printer. Later I also discovered that the same cord (where it connected to the printer) had melted from extreme overheating. I tried to update the USB drivers for each port but it didn't change things. I also tried to connect a different printer to get the computer started but it didn't work this time. I'd be extremely grateful for any comments that may solve this power supply issue (and if possible explain the stuff with the printer connection).
S/N{removed for privacy]; P/N PH989EA#AK8
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Is your notebook still within warranty? By the processor components listed in the manual,I believe it is probably not.
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