Component Parameters in Properties

Hey gang,
I've got some components with lots of properties. When I bring them into CS5, it alphabetizes the parameters in the Component Parameters window. I can't figure out a way to prevent this from happening. I've even gone to Component Definition and reworked the order, but when I save, close, and come back, they're alphabetized again. Anybody know a way around this?
Thanks,
Dan P.

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