Embedding linked graphics?

Does anyone know if it is possible to use a script to embed all linked graphics into a doc? I've looked for 'embed' in the Applescript/Indesign library, but there are no entries for images. I want to add this functionality to a script that saves to multiple formats for a production workflow and embeds the graphics in order to create an archive version of the adverts.

It's not exactly intuitive -- you need to use the "unlink" command, for example:
unlink every link of document 1
Shane Stanley <[email protected]>
AppleScript Pro Sessions <http://scriptingmatters.com/aspro>

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