diff --git a/actions/basic.py b/actions/basic.py
index 112a5f4af..6e5d110cc 100644
--- a/actions/basic.py
+++ b/actions/basic.py
@@ -60,11 +60,11 @@ def basic_filter_selectors(self):
         self.dlg_selector.rejected.connect(partial(
             self.save_current_tab, self.dlg_selector, self.dlg_selector.main_tab, 'basic'))
 
-    def basic_api_search(self):
+    def basic_api_search(self, load_project=False):
         """ Button 143: ApiSearch """
 
         if self.api_search is None:
             self.api_search = ApiSearch(self.iface, self.settings, self.controller, self.plugin_dir)
 
-        self.api_search.api_search(load_project=True)
+        self.api_search.api_search(load_project=load_project)
 
diff --git a/giswater.py b/giswater.py
index 328e14eb4..d883a5b39 100644
--- a/giswater.py
+++ b/giswater.py
@@ -1004,7 +1004,7 @@ def project_read(self, show_warning=True):
         # Open automatically 'search docker' depending its value in user settings
         open_search = self.controller.get_user_setting_value('open_search', 'true')
         if open_search == 'true':
-            self.basic.basic_api_search()
+            self.basic.basic_api_search(load_project=True)
 
         # call dynamic mapzones repaint
         self.parent.set_style_mapzones()