You might find this useful:
http://jmonkeyengine.org/javadoc/com/jme3/input/KeyInput.html

lol thanks i did find that before you posted.....
seems i would have to know how to unbind or change the arrow key assignments and know the strings for the other controls in order to get anywhere with it.
I was able to map the arrow keys just fine, but like you explained they have another function causing both controls assigned to arrow keys to happen at same time.
its not a big deal if you don't want to get into this control binding script any further right now. for now remapping software is prolly my best bet.

Ok i will try some tinkering... i have a little script modding experience... i'll let you know when i get to it how it goes.. thanks for your help

for starters
arrows - wasd
num0 - space
rCtrl - crouch if there is one
then if theres anymore im not sure yet..
but the gist is .. i was hoping to find something i can open before opening the game that will make the keys i want emulate the keys the game is looking for.
thanks

thank you, I'll attempt to use joy2key.
EDIT:
fail

well joy2key wont run without a game controller plugged in.. any ideas of a good keymapper that is as easy and functional as something like joy2key?

Id like to customize controls. is there a way to do this?