schematic to pcb software?

[acecase]

Hello,
Forgive me if this is a topic that is well coverd elsewere as I am sure it is.
However I can't seem to find the info, probably because I am unfamiliar with the terminolagy and as you can see, my spelling stinks.

I'm a complete newb and my largest problem area is getting from schematic to pcb layout.
It isn't as simple as I had thought to look at a schematic and configure a pcb around it (it messes with my head even :) )

What I am looking for and assume exists is software that will allow me to draw schematics and then have that design a pcb for me.
Is that possible? Better yet is that possible with multisim 2001 which I already have installed and am fairly comfortable with?

Thanks,
Harley Burton.

EDIT:
If I may add one more question :)
I have a cheap lexmark z23, it's a laser "ink-jet" printer and not a true laser printer and it doesn't have a black ink cartrage so it doesn't print true black. In fact it prints more green that black.
Can I use that for the photo-paper pcb meathod in the posts here?

Thanks again.

[black_irish]

I'm currently trying out Novarm's DipTrace. I've got the free version and it's pretty good. Look it up on Google.

[John Biles]

Do a web search for "Target 3001 v12" and download the program.
It takes time to learn but the longer you use it the more you will like it.
there's a pin limited full working demo and thats what I use.
I tried over 10 different demos and this is the one I'll keep using.
It even has regular updates. :-*

[MP]

Go to the link at the top of the page titled "Downloads" and look in PCB. You will find a selection of PCB layout programs.

MP

[logan_dslasher]

i have downloaded Express PCB. i am not very much familiar with it yet, bu i think it only helps you "draw" your design, not to make the design.. is there really a program that asks for your schematic,  then with a press of a button gives you the PCB design? is there one? i can't keep downloading every recommended programs i see on the web because downloading takes time and is quite not allowed in internet cafes..

i sure do enjoy making my own design of the schematic but they are usually wrong.. at least, i could use the program (if there is one) to compare with my work!

[gogo2520]

I use Eagle
    They have a free demo that will let you draw a schematic and then convert it to a pcb but you have to place the parts on the board befor you use auto router. i didn't like it at first until I got used to. Works good and its free, you can even print with it. plus other things you might need to do.
                                      gogo

[logan_dslasher]

it took me more than 45 minutes (that is minus the failed attempts) to download EAGLE.. the connection in the cafe is just too slow.. i hope i can easily figure how to work with EAGLE..

[MP]

Instead of trying to download Eagle through this site, put the following address in your browser:

http://www.cadsoft.de/cgi-bin/download.pl?page=/home/cadsoft/html_public/download.htm.en&dir=eagle/program/4.1

It will allow you to download directly from the Cadsoft server. Re-direct is very slow when connecting through an Internet Cafe.

Hope it helps.

MP