BEx Define cell & column layout design

Dear Gurus,
I just like to get advise if the following are possible with BEx.
1. Using Define Cell to calculate and display the value in a specific node of a hierarchy which is loaded with empty Keyfigure values.
2. have 3 sets of columns for keyfigures and 1 set of rows structure. Each set of columns are 3 value types of a keyfigure, eg. actual/plan/variant. The other 2 sets of columns are for different year and derived calculations. I think there are only 2 structures allowed in BEx (due to technical limitation?), so not sure how I can produce 3 sets of column structures. If possible, what is the limit as to the number of structures I can create? If only 2 structures allowed, either both in columns or 1 in row, other in columns, then is it possible to produce 3 sets of columns anyway using other techniques within BEx?
Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Regards,
Pascal Gabin

Hi Pascal,
In order to use cell editor you need 2 structures.
If you simply place into rows your IO with the hierarchy (without structure), you'll not be able to see cells with your IO.
You can just create a structure in rows, reproducing a hierarchical presentation of nodes. Certainly, it's not flexible, but allow you to use cell editor.
Another structure you can create in columns. I guess that you may place into it all KFs and formulas you need.
The other argument for using just one structure in columns is that you have a column for derived values.
In the determined for this formula you'll be able to use only selections and formulas that reside in the same structure.
In one structure you cannot use elements of the other structure!
So, go for 2 structures, both in rows and in columns.
Best regards,
Eugene

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