Hi, unfortunately, the same applies. using the shortcode still lists all the files upon the page loading.
Surely, some shortcode (based on the below for example), is available that simply shows the advanced search BUT not display any files until a search criteria is entered. This is the only reason I upgraded to Pro.
A current analogy is like opening Google search and seeing millions of results before entering a search. This is not required.
Example shortcodes which fail to just show the search form upon the page load.
[wpdm_archive_filter login=1 items_per_page=”24″ link_template=”msthumnail” cols=4 colspad=2 colsphone=1 sidebar=”right”]
[wpdm_archive_compact template=”default” order_by=”title” order=”ASC” items_per_page=”12″ cols=2]
[wpdm_search_result init=1 template="link-template-default" cols=1]
Hope this helps.
