So this came up the other day, and I'm not trying to take credit (although I don't remember who stumbled on this little gem so I can't actually give credit where due), but unless you read that particular thread this might have passed you by.
When using Parameter sets to create program specific sets of tips, we can simply not select any tips, but make sure the 'Used in routine' option under 'Tips to use if none explicitly selected' is ticked, and give it a generic name such as USED_IN_PROG.
You can now use this Parameter set in any program and it will only calibrate the tips used in that program. So unless there's a specific reason (such as using multiple/different qual sphere's, or the need to use 'User defined calibration order') you don't need to create program specific parameter sets, that one set can be used in any program.
