This is my method which works pretty well.

I had a demo version of circuit maker2000 pro sent to me for desiging the schematic and laying out the pcb.

Circuitmaker got bought out by protel DXP and they have a much updated version you can try for free. They will send you a demo cd but the trial only lasts for 30days. (You may find a patch for the trial on the net..if you know where)

I still use circuit maker as it is a lot easier to use.

Making PCBs is dead easy.. By blank copper cald boards and use Press and Peel Film. Just print straight onto the film usiong a laser printer - iron it onto the pcb, peel it off then etch it!

So much easier than using spray on riston, riston pcbs, UV lights and all that rubbish!

Give it a go.