I do use autoCAD, but so far I don't see that Adobe is anything like it. I could insert that photo into CAD and trace it then fill with solid hatch, but each letter would need to been drawn out separately. I though it would be quicker to alter the photo.
I'm learning.
My scanner setting are minimal and now that I have Vista it's a big run around just to make a scan. I just use the Camera and Scanner Wizard. I did have a much nicer scanner, but the last computer didn't have a serial port so I had to toss it.
Tivo, That sign looks great!