What option does the layout editor of a cloned report provide for easier future report creation?

The layout editor of a cloned report offers the option to save the design as a template, which streamlines the process of creating future reports. By saving a report as a template, users can reuse the layout, formatting, and specific visualizations for subsequent reports without needing to start from scratch. This feature is particularly beneficial in environments where reports share a similar structure or when consistent presentation is critical. Utilizing templates saves time, ensures uniformity across reports, and reduces the potential for errors when setting up report components.

The other options, while potentially useful in different contexts, do not provide the same long-term benefit for future report creation. Exporting as a file, for instance, allows for sharing but does not facilitate rapid report generation later. Automatically generating reports might simplify the reporting process, but it does not leverage a standardized format that a template would provide. Archiving changes can assist in tracking modifications but does not aid in the creation of future reports. Thus, saving as a template is the most effective option for enhancing future reporting tasks.