And I may have messed it up. Any way, I found the python script I prefer, so I'm heading in that direction. My visit to the fontforge IRC (#fontforge) was met quickly by a helpful person. The fontforge website, code, and documentation are daunting. I just wish they has used Perl instead of Python.
I did think of symlinks, but I haven't spent much time on the script yet (I keep getting interrupted with "honey dos."
P.S. I did read your signature--and enjoyed the visit (I have also visited several times over the years). I also used your blog on network manager when I was bringing up a couple of new hosts last--thanks!
P.P.S. Do you know Bill and Carol Mantey?