/onestopreporting/reporting/reports/report-designer/running-reports section Run reports to analyze data and distribute insights as static files. 2026-05-08T12:27:49+02:00 # Running reports Run reports to analyze data and distribute insights as static files. After a report definition is completed, you can run (execute) it in the **Report Designer***.* From **Report Designer** a report can also be published as a static Excel file for distribution to individuals without a **Report Designer** license. Reports can also be run in the **OneStop Reporting** portal, from the **Reporting** module. When the **Run** tab is active in **Report Designer** you cannot save any changes made to the document. Report definitions can only be saved while the **Design** tab is active. /onestopreporting/reporting/reports/report-designer/running-reports/publishing-a-static-reporting page Share insights with unlicensed users by creating static Excel reports. 2026-05-08T12:27:49+02:00 # Publishing a static report Share insights with unlicensed users by creating static Excel reports. Static reports are normal Excel reports without a connection to the OSR Cloud that can be e-mailed to non-licensed users. ## Create a static report 1. On the **Run** tab, click the drop-down arrow in the **Run** button and select **Publish**. After clicking the **Publish** button, the **Designer** menu disappears. 2. Save the static report as a regular Excel file.  > [!CAUTION] > If the connection to OneStop Reporting is stopped or disconnected at any point, the report will not be generated correctly. This will occur even if the connection is reestablished.  /onestopreporting/reporting/reports/report-designer/running-reports/running-a-report page Run reports to extract and analyze specific data from your ERP system. 2026-05-08T12:27:49+02:00 # Running a report Run reports to extract and analyze specific data from your ERP system. From **OSR Report Designer** the report definition can be executed from the **Run** tab **(1)** in the **Designer** menu as shown in the figure below. *Figure: Run tab* Depending on the report definition, there may be multiple parameters **(2)**. For each parameter, you can use the **Lookup** button  to select the desired parameter. (See [Report parameters button](./../../creating-reports/report-parameters/report-parameters-wizard/manage-parameters) for more details). After you have selected the parameters, click **Run** to execute the report **(3)**.