Ditch Assist and Ditch Assist X How To Videos
From the basics to advanced operation and concepts, learn about Ditch Assist products and how to use them effectively
Getting Started with Ditch Assist and Ditch Assist X:
Ditch Assist & Ditch Assist X Overview
Watch this 45 second video to learn the basic principles of Ditch Assist and Ditch Assist X
How to Install Ditch Assist Hardware
Learn how easy it is to install Ditch Assist on any implement and connect it to any tractor
How to Install Ditch Assist X Hardware
Learn how easy it is to install Ditch Assist X on any excavator, backhoe, or mini hoe
Installing & Running the Ditch Assist App for the First Time
How to install, run, and connect the Ditch Assist App to the Control Module via Wi-Fi
Configuring Ditch Assist Settings via the Ditch Assist App
Learn about the settings you need to configure via the Ditch Assist App before using Ditch Assist
Everyday Operation of Ditch Assist and Ditch Assist X
Ditch Assist Operator Masterclass – Slope-IQ
How to use Ditch Assist and Slope-IQ to create effective field drains every time
Using Ditch Assist for Side Slopes
Ditch Assist isn’t just great for ditch bottoms – it also works for your side slopes too!
Ditch Survey & Design Process
This video demonstrates how to use Ditch Assist for a typical survey and best-fit ditch design using Slope-IQ
Creating Customized Designs
In this video you’ll learn how to use the new Design Customizer in Slope-IQ to create a fully custom design for ditches or tile runs
Recall Previous Surveys
All surveys on Ditch Assist are stored in your tablet’s internal memory for access in the future. Learn how with our this video demo.
How to Load a Georeferenced Image Overlay
Learn how to import a geo image overlay such as an elevation map or cut fill map and display it on the Ditch Assist map screen
Using the NEW Image Overlay Georeference Tool
With our new tool located at https://www.ditchassist.com/geo/ you can import ANY map or image from your computer as an overlay in Ditch Assist. Learn how here!
Importing Ideal Drainage Maps from PC to Ditch Assist App
How to import kml files such as Ideal Drainage Mapping data into Ditch Assist as a map overlay
Direct Download Ideal Drainage Map Data to your Tablet
If you are downloading IDM layers directly from our online portal to your tablet, it’s essential to watch this video to ensure the display of flow maps in Ditch Assist.
Advanced Operation of Ditch Assist and Ditch Assist X
The Concept of Tiling with Ditch Assist
Ditch Assist can be used with most pull-type and mounted tile plows. Here’s an overview
Using Ditch Assist with a Tile Plow
In this video, Joel demonstrates how to use Ditch Assist to tile with a Soil-Max tile plow
Create and Import a Geo-Image Overlay (Advanced GIS Users)
How to create and import a geo-referenced image overlay such as a cut fill map or drone imagery using QGIS