Embedding linked PSD's in AI using AS/JS

Hi,
I am looking at a way of embedding linked PSD files into an AI doc using either Applescript or Javascript. The AI docs I work with already have the PSD's placed as linked images. I am using Illustrator CS2 (12.0.1) on a Mac, running OS 10.4.10.
I need to ensure that the PSD files are embedded with the "Convert Photoshop layers to options" option set, so that the blending options set on the PSD layers are honoured when brought into Illustrator. This works fine when done manually, as the "Photoshop Import Options" window appears for each PSD I embed.
I encounter a problem when trying to embed a PSD using AS/JS though. In both cases, there are no options available to be used in conjunction with the 'embed' command. 'Embed' seems to assume and use the "Flatten Photoshop layers to a single image" option, which does not honour the PSD layer blending settings.
i Things tried:
*tried setting the Photoshop options to preserve layers in AS prior to running 'embed' i.e.
>set photoshopOptions to {class:Photoshop options, preserve layers:true, pixel aspect ratio correction:false}
>set IllustratorPreferences to {class:Illustrator preferences, Photoshop file options:photoshopOptions}
I have tried the equivalent in JS too.
I can see that the preference is being set, but this still has no effect on the 'embed' command as these prefs relate to opening PSD files in AI only (same "Photoshop Import Options" window though?!)
*have looked at UI Scripting in AS - I am able to select and press the "Embed" button in the Control Palette in AI, but AI does not respond at all, i.e. I can see the "Embed" button change colour when clicked but nothing else. Other UI elements in AI respond correctly to being clicked, just not the buttons in the Control Palette.
So any help/guidance/suggestions etc would be greatly appreciated.

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