user defined keys

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jkrankie

I'm adding to my game the ability for users to define their own keys, but have hit a bit of a brick wall. I can't work out how to do it at all. This is what i've done so far in a little test program.

(code)
Graphics 640,480,0,60
Local upkey%

While Not KeyHit(key_escape)

upkey=GetChar()

If KeyDown(upkey) Then DrawText "up",10,10

Flip
Cls
Wend
(/code)

The above doesn't work, and im a bit stumped as to what to try next

any suggestions/code examples?

cheers
Charlie