RAM Modeler makes special use of two "hot" keys and the Right Mouse Button.

While executing a Layout command, clicking the Right Mouse Button or typing the "D" key will cause the previously selected Layout dialog box to reappear. This allows the user to change settings in a command and continue without having to re-invoke the command.

While in any multi sequence Layout command (such as Layout - Beams - Add Off-Grid), clicking the right mouse button or typing the “D” key will terminate that sequence of commands and cause the current command’s dialog box to reappear. This is very useful if a mistake is made during the multi sequence command. Clicking the Right Mouse Button prior to completing the sequence will undo the command and allow the sequence to be restarted.

Typing the "M" key causes the previously selected layout menu to appear. This provides a useful method of entering or modifying members without the need for traversing the menus. For instance, while in Column ‑ Add On‑Grid mode, typing the "M" key brings up the Layout - Column menu, allowing a new column command to be selected. The same menu can be accessed by clicking Layout and selecting Column from the drop-down menu. While both commands accomplish the same thing, typing the "M" key is a shortcut.