Not sure if this will work. I'm going off my notes from Arki's foundations for Dforce tutorial which i can highly recommend.

I wrote Save as/Material Preset/then whatever folders you are using.

Unclick all and then click simulations only.

 She also mentions a simulations preset which might have replaced using variables preset. 

So maybe if you try that it might help with what you are doing.

Apparently using the top right menu will allow you to check simulation only. 

Please note these are my notes and any mistakes are mine. I would recommend getting Arki's tutorials as they are absolutely wonderful with lots of info.