I had this problem with FCP 6. I found out it is possible to make some corrections in the keyboard layout (under Tools) and to save them as a personal layout. Now I can select it very easy every time I work in FCP. I know you have this problems in FCP 7 but It would surprise me if this isn’t possible anymore in FCP 7. Otherwise sorry for useless info.
I’m really new to AE and have the same problem, any of you have an easy solution here?