Mixing Key Figures and Characteristics in 2004s Table Display

In a 3.x query definition using table display, I could put a key figure in the middle of the characteristics.  The results would be columns Char1, Char2, KF1, Char3, for example.  The same query upgraded to 2004s insists on displaying the key figure at the end of the characteristics, even with the Query Properties / Data Formatting set to Tabular View (in BEx Analyzer).
Any ideas on how to keep the key figure in the middle of the characteristics?
Thanks.

Hi,
New QD wont support table display. You need to use Report designer for this.
Thanks & Best Regards,
Rajani

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