Turning off automatic graphics switching to only allow Intel HD 3000?

I am trying to configure automatic graphics switching so that it will only ever use the Intel HD 3000 for every single application, and not turn on the the higher end graphics unless I specifically tell it to. Is there a way to do this? Thanks!

As far as I can determine if you switch auto-switching off in Energy Saver preferences, then the computer will default to the high performance graphics.
The only possible solution I've come across is this.

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