ahh! I never tried converting it to Binary. I'll try it out.
The more I script the more I realize how powerfull that Action Manager stuff is. I'm trying to master it....as its so much faster then the DOM and you can do many more things. But I'll be the first to admit I'm holding on to tightly to my Scripting Listener crutch. 
Here are my last 2 cents. : "Is it worth it for me to learn scripting in PS"? I would say yes. Read the documentation, get to know the tools, search the forums and you'll be rewarded. I've been doing this for 10+ years, and still love that powerfull feeling when you can sit back and watch Photoshop do the work for you.
Thanks again Mike, you've helped so many.