The RAM Frame Program contains three modes of operation, namely: Analysis mode (as described previously), Steel Mode (the Standard Provision sub-mode which is described here) and the Drift Control mode. To access the Steel Standard Provision mode select the Mode-Steel-Standard Provision command. This mode can also be entered by selecting the Steel mode and Standard Provision sub-mode from the dropdown controls located on the dialog bar below the toolbars.

Upon initially entering this mode, the Standard Provision Steel Code dialog will automatically appear. The engineer selects the desired steel design code in this dialog. This dialog can be subsequently displayed at any time when in this mode by selecting the Criteria-Codes command.