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# Previewing and generating report

After [completing case interpretation](/emedgene/emedgene-analyze-manual/case-completion-and-reporting/completing-case-interpretation.md), preview the report to verify the layout, formatting, and content. Then finalize the case and generate the final report.

{% hint style="info" %}
If you encounter issues creating reports, contact [Illumina Technical Support](mailto:techsupport@illumina.com).
{% endhint %}

## How to preview the report

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://1131024994-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGCW0DnLlE7QjoZPNmKIi%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-8d296f125febf7ac3b367c85d32ff1a0c0e64dea%2Fpreview%20report.gif?alt=media" alt="Individual case page top bar showing the Report preview button" width="513"><figcaption><p>Use <strong>Report preview</strong> to create a draft case report.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

In a non-finalized case, you can preview the case report.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Select **Report preview** (<img src="https://1131024994-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGCW0DnLlE7QjoZPNmKIi%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-c18ccf46d1d3a50f96811119c3c7524c769ed693%2Fimage%20(164)%20(1).png?alt=media" alt="Eye symbol" data-size="line">) on the [**Individual case page header**](/emedgene/emedgene-analyze-manual/reviewing_a_case/individual-case-page-top-bar.md).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select a template from **Organization templates**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select **Preview**.

A new browser tab opens with the document preview.

{% hint style="warning" %}
Draft reports are not saved. Download the report right away if you want to review it later.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
To download the file, select <img src="https://1131024994-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGCW0DnLlE7QjoZPNmKIi%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a1b312b0a39f410d5671b7e77679d3deaab19f6a%2Fimage%20(162)%20(1).png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line"> for `.pdf` or <img src="https://1131024994-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGCW0DnLlE7QjoZPNmKIi%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-108ee6bba39c77492d34a774f0a9c6764eead364%2Fimage%20(161)%20(1).png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line"> for `.odt` format.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

**Result:** Report preview opens in a new browser tab.

***

## How to generate the final report

<div align="left"><figure><img src="https://1131024994-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGCW0DnLlE7QjoZPNmKIi%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-7afa6fbf4d9bbfedd71e56b8a9f6e4879cb9f225%2Fprint%20report.gif?alt=media" alt="" width="549"><figcaption><p>Generating a final report.</p></figcaption></figure></div>

After [completing the **Case interpretation** flow](/emedgene/emedgene-analyze-manual/case-completion-and-reporting/completing-case-interpretation.md) and [setting the case status to **Finalized**](/emedgene/emedgene-analyze-manual/case-completion-and-reporting/finalizing_a_case.md), produce the official report:

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Select **Print report** (<img src="https://1131024994-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGCW0DnLlE7QjoZPNmKIi%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-41ca3b9ebeb316a492db7b77d9e245c0e003c3b9%2Fimage%20(163)%20(1).png?alt=media" alt="Printer symbol" data-size="line">) on the [**Individual case page header**](/emedgene/emedgene-analyze-manual/reviewing_a_case/individual-case-page-top-bar.md).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select a template from **Organization templates**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Select **Generate**.

A new browser tab opens with the document preview.

{% hint style="success" %}
All printed reports are saved in the finalized case. Users in your workgroup can [review and download](/emedgene/emedgene-analyze-manual/case-completion-and-reporting/report/downloading-reports-in-a-finalized-case.md) them at any time.
{% endhint %}
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
To download the file, select <img src="https://1131024994-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGCW0DnLlE7QjoZPNmKIi%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-a1b312b0a39f410d5671b7e77679d3deaab19f6a%2Fimage%20(162)%20(1).png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line"> for `.pdf` or <img src="https://1131024994-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FGCW0DnLlE7QjoZPNmKIi%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-108ee6bba39c77492d34a774f0a9c6764eead364%2Fimage%20(161)%20(1).png?alt=media" alt="" data-size="line"> for `.odt` format.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

**Result:** The final report opens in a new browser tab and is saved in the finalized case.

## Can I edit a final report after the case is finalized?

You cannot edit a final report. However, you can generate a new report:

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
Change the case status from **Finalized** to a previous status.

Updating case status from and to **Finalized** requires special [permissions](/emedgene/emedgene-analyze-manual/settings/user_roles/iam-scopes-emedgene-roles.md).
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Update the variant and case information as needed.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Set the case status back to **Finalized**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}
Print a new report using the updated information.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

**Result:** A new report is generated using the updated information.

All printed report versions are saved in the case and accessible to all workgroup members. Each report name shows its generation date and time, followed by the template name, for example: `08/06/2026 16:11 (WGS)`.


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