1. A system, comprising: a plurality of electrodes; a neurostimulation device configured for being coupled to the plurality of electrodes; and an external control device having a programming selection control element, the external control device being configured for allowing a user to select one of two different programming modes for the neurostimulation device, defining a first electrode configuration corresponding to the first programming mode, selecting the second programming mode in response to actuation of the programming selection control element, defining a second electrode configuration based on the first electrode configuration in response to the selection of the second programming mode, the second electrode configuration corresponding to the second programming mode, generating a stimulation parameter set corresponding to the second electrode configuration, and instructing the neurostimulation device to convey electrical energy to the plurality of electrodes in accordance with the stimulation parameter set.