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