I use EasyCAD 2 v2.05, by Evolution Computing for drawing the plans. It's a basic 2D DOS programme, but has all the features I need to do game deckplans. Even though I have AutoCAD on the system, I still use EasyCAD for most of this type of work. For colouring and labelling the plans, I use JASC's Paint Shop Pro v3.11. I keep intending to switch to Corel Draw! which will do everything in vector format, but I never seem to find the time...

	Symbol Library - Tech Symbols This symbol library contains commonly used images depicting various items of equipment, such as warp plasma conduits, computers, tanks, etc.
	Symbol Library - Consoles This library contains several types of consoles and seats in a number of configurations and patterns.
	Completed Deck Plan Here the deck plan has been drawn. The various colours let me know at a glance what type of components are included. The hull is orange, interior walls are amber, equipment and furniture are green and doors are red.
	Deck Plan Closeup This image gives a closer look at the components of the deck plan.
	Black and White CAD Deck Plan The deck plan, once completed is converted to black and white, then saved as a .DXF file.
	Image Imported into Paint Shop Pro The .DXF file in then imported into Paint Shop Pro as a bitmap, to be labelled and coloured.
	Colouring the Image The pen tool is used to retouch any areas which are garbled, then the fill tool is used to drop colours into each area.
	Basic Coloured Image Here the image has been coloured. The colour scheme is as follows: background - blue; ship outline - medium grey; bulkheads - dark grey; decksole - light grey; doors and access panels - red; consoles, equipment and furniture - turquoise; matter/antimatter - pale green; shuttlecraft - bright blue.
	Finished Image The lettering is laid over the coloured deck plan. Individual rooms are labelled, and titles are applied to the drawing. Finally, logos and other graphic elements are added to give the impression of an official plan.