there was a php class i came across a while ago

sorry i cant remember the name but i think what you are after would need to be a class really.

if you use a plugin/theme you would need to make sure that is installed with your theme/plugin to make sure it works.

if its a class however you can just use a php include and use the class to create the pages.

here is a different that may be of use:

WordPress Settings API Tutorial Follow-Up | Aliso the Geek

search google for wordpress settings/options class and you may find something.

okay, found a plugin that also may be of use

WordPress › OptionTree « WordPress Plugins

Why not just download a very simple theme with options page in it and if you know very little CSS and PHP you can make your own modifications so you would no depend on any theme or plugin creator software.

And the beauty of GPL license is that you will be able to share your work, benefit from all the backlinks (if for example you would put your link in a theme's footer) and you would not break any license rule.

The NET is full with Artisteer crated themes and no one is using them.

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