The includes replacement mod does just that - although you cannot delete your includes file you will never have to edit it again.
You can now control all the parameters available on the ect paramters page
ASP - http://www.ecommercetemplates.com/help/ecommplus/parameters.asp
PHP - http://www.ecommercetemplates.com/phphelp/ecommplus/parameters.asp
This mod is easily installed and is free whilst in Beta testing.
If you would like to give it a test run then please do so:
http://demo.hcsdesignit.com/include/vsadmin/login.asp
username = mystore
password = changeme