Devexpress XtraReport custom XrTable, XrTableRow, XrTableCell - devexpress

I would like to create custom XrTable (e.g. : MyXrTable that contains MyXrTableRows/MyXrTableCells) control with some additional properties.
Is there any way ho to implement this? I think that it should be a workaround because there is no official support from DevExpress for this.
I have found following topics about this problem:
http://www.devexpress.com/Support/Center/p/S133680.aspx
http://www.devexpress.com/Support/Center/p/Q314421.aspx
Note: There is no problem to create custom control based on XrLabel or XrPanel but XrTable is more complex control.

I believe the best way to get guaranteed assistance with any DevExpress controls is contacting with DevExpress Support directly.
P.S. Note that FULL SUPPORT IS FREE during the evaluation period (30 days).

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