diff --git a/kiplot/out_dxf.py b/kiplot/out_dxf.py
index 5277e4b8..9ace46a2 100644
--- a/kiplot/out_dxf.py
+++ b/kiplot/out_dxf.py
@@ -21,7 +21,8 @@ class DXF(AnyLayer):
             """ drill_marks what to use to indicate the drill places, can be none, small or full (for real scale) """
             self.polygon_mode = True
             """ plot using the contour, instead of the center line """
-            self.sketch_plot = True
+            self.sketch_plot = False
+            """ don't fill objects, just draw the outline """
 
     @property
     def drill_marks(self):
diff --git a/kiplot/out_hpgl.py b/kiplot/out_hpgl.py
index 4d57bd1a..f4a05fb2 100644
--- a/kiplot/out_hpgl.py
+++ b/kiplot/out_hpgl.py
@@ -16,7 +16,8 @@ class HPGL(AnyLayer):
         with document:
             self.mirror_plot = False
             """ plot mirrored """
-            self.sketch_plot = True
+            self.sketch_plot = False
+            """ don't fill objects, just draw the outline """
             self.scaling = 0
             """ scale factor """
             self._drill_marks = 'full'
diff --git a/kiplot/out_ps.py b/kiplot/out_ps.py
index 3a5c8529..da37b0de 100644
--- a/kiplot/out_ps.py
+++ b/kiplot/out_ps.py
@@ -20,7 +20,8 @@ class PS(AnyLayer):
             """ plot mirrored """
             self.negative_plot = False
             """ invert black and white """
-            self.sketch_plot = True
+            self.sketch_plot = False
+            """ don't fill objects, just draw the outline """
             self.scaling = 2
             """ scale factor """
             self._drill_marks = 'full'