title: notepad++ handling / converting binary command characters
body: <p>I'm using notepad++. i want to copy my code and then paste it in a simple textarea of little program (which obfuscates variables, removes blank lines &amp; comments) and returns it. </p>
  
  <p>the problem is my code contains binary command characters (like the NUL in white writing with black background) which the program cant handle. </p>
  
  <p>my questions is, is there a simple way to convert these command charachters into something safe, run the program, and then convert them back?</p>
  
  <p>thanks</p>