Title: Shortcode ????
Last modified: April 29, 2022

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# Shortcode ????

 *  Resolved [silkweb](https://wordpress.org/support/users/silkweb/)
 * (@silkweb)
 * [4 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-879/)
 * I cannot figure out how to create the shortcode – I copied something in the FAQs,
   but there should be a list of all of them – I tried adding hide_for=”yes” but
   that doesn’t work. I assume the email before download settings is supposed to
   create a shortcode with the information I provide, but it does absolutely nothing!!
 * I have create a download and a form and using the code that I found in the FAQs
   it displays the form on a page and when tested the file appears to allow the 
   download, however I want to hide the form and add a thumbnail – i.e. customize
   but it is not intuitive at all.

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 *  Plugin Author [mandsconsulting](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mandsconsulting/)
 * (@mandsconsulting)
 * [4 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-879/#post-15604380)
 * Hi [@silkweb](https://wordpress.org/support/users/silkweb/),
 * The email before download the plugin utilizes both the download monitor plugin
   and the contact form 7 plugin. The shortcode must satisfy both of these plugins.
   This is why it asks for both the contact form id and download id. We apologize
   for the frustration this has caused you. We realize that customizing shortcode
   is not the most intuitive, which is why we are developing a pro version that 
   includes a shortcode builder. Unfortunately, currently, the plugin is not very
   customizable/flexible. The hide option only works with multiple download files.
   Apologies for the confusion this should be more clear, and we will fix this. 
   If you refer to the screenshots, there are helpful shortcodes provided.
 *  Plugin Author [mandsconsulting](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mandsconsulting/)
 * (@mandsconsulting)
 * [4 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-879/#post-15628747)
 * Hi [@silkweb](https://wordpress.org/support/users/silkweb/),
    We have not heard
   a response in some time. Are you still needing assistance? If not we will resolve
   this post.
 *  Thread Starter [silkweb](https://wordpress.org/support/users/silkweb/)
 * (@silkweb)
 * [4 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-879/#post-15629246)
 * Your response, although disappointing answered what I needed. Thanks!

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 * Last reply from: [silkweb](https://wordpress.org/support/users/silkweb/)
 * Last activity: [4 years, 1 month ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/shortcode-879/#post-15629246)
 * Status: resolved