RAM Frame is divided into three modes; Analysis mode (as described previously), Steel Mode (the Seismic Provision sub-mode which is described here) and the Drift Control mode. To access the Steel Seismic Provision Mode select the Mode-Steel-Seismic Provision command. This mode can also be entered by selecting the Steel mode and Seismic Provision sub-mode from the dropdown controls located on the dialog bar below the toolbars.

Note that to access the Seismic Provision mode the engineer must first select the AISC ASD or LRFD steel design code in the Standard Provision Mode. Also, at least one selected load combination in the standard provision mode must contain a seismic load case.

On initially entering Seismic Provision mode the Design Code dialog will automatically appear. The engineer selects their desired design code and associated design options in this dialog. This dialog can be displayed at any time when in this mode by selecting the Criteria-Codes command.