Hi Phil, Illustrator has a feature that enables you to automatically trace scanned images or photos and instantly create vector-based line drawings of the images. It is particularly effective in creating a clean line drawing from a poorly imaged line drawing. It sounds like this feature could work well for you. Regards, Tom Tom Gajda Engineering Writer Cell|Text 413-297-2246 www.EngineeringWriter.com www.msWordExpert.com www.linkedin.com/in/tomgajda -----Original Message----- From: hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net [mailto:hidden-discuss-bounces at lists.hidden-tech.net] On Behalf Of Philip Havens Technology Consulting Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 10:57 AM To: Listserv hidden-discuss Subject: [Hidden-tech] Technical Drawings Software for Mac ** Be sure to fill out the survey/skills inventory in the member's area. ** If you did, we all thank you.