How can I create a custom OpenOffice / LibreOffice Writer table AutoFormat scheme?

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None of the basic table AutoFormat schemes in LibreOffice Writer have both an alternation style defined and no sum column/row style defined. If they have alternation, they always seem to have sums. Because of this I'd like to define my own table scheme.

What is the easiest way to accomplish this?

A WYSIWYG isn't totally necessary. I am not scared of editing simple XML files as long as I have examples to work from, and if I don't have to edit base install files. If I can place them in a custom area or my user profile directory then that would be best.

If there is a way to get the GUI Add functionality to properly recognize an alternation then that would also be helpful.

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