Simple Grading

What this mode is for

Simple Grading applies a single straight slope across a route. No best-fit, no curves — just a constant percent grade from one end to the other. You can use it two ways:

• With a survey — drive the route to capture the existing ground, then apply a constant slope across that surveyed line. The chart shows the resulting cut and fill before you start.
• Without a survey — just enter the grade you want and a reference point, then start grading. The blade follows your slope from wherever you anchored it.

It is the right mode for:

• Field surface drainage where you know the grade you want (e.g. 0.30% downhill).
• Replicating a laser plane in software (no laser needed).
• Slope-IQ designs that would be overkill for a short, clean job.

The blade is automatic, exactly like Ditching mode. The difference is the design is a flat plane instead of a terrain-following profile.

Workflow at a glance:

1. Connect to the controller.
2. Survey the route, or load one, or skip the survey and enter a grade only.
3. Open the Simple Grade dialog. Set Grade %, Direction (down/up), and optionally a Depth Offset to raise or lower the whole plane.
4. Tap Apply Design.
5. Set the benchmark if prompted.
6. Tap Start and grade.

In this chapter

• Before you start
• Quick start
• Surveying (optional)
• The Simple Grade design dialog
• Auto-grading the slope
• Tips & gotchas
• Troubleshooting