One of the goals of the DDtrac system is to make data exchange with other programs as easy as possible. This requires DDtrac allow users to import and export DDtrac data.  It also requires that DDtrac support the upload of relevant student files created in other programs. Thus, DDtrac data exchange is divided into 3 seaperate areas:

• Data download: allows all types of DDtrac data to be exported in a comma delimited file. This allows a school to download DDtrac data into any district database that can accept an Excel file. You can download three types of data:
  
• Download Organiz. Data
• Download Individual Data
• Download Group Data
• Data import: allows all types of DDtrac data to be imported from a comma delimited file. This allows a school or parent to import historic data into DDtrac. You can import three types of data:
  
• Import Organiz. Data
• Import Individual Data
• Import Group Data
• File upload:  DDtrac's file upload utility to allows users to attach a file to a DDtrac goal/objective or to a comment.
  

Data Import-Export is usually performed by someone with administrative privilege in DDtrac (although some types of data download can be performed by any DDtrac user).  File upload to a goal or objective must be done by someone with edit permission for the student whereas file upload to a daily comment can be done by anyone with read permission for the student.

The data import/export feature was designed to allow for the easy transfer of data between DDtrac databases.  For example, if a parent wants to maintain their own DDtrac subscription in addition to the one the school maintains they can download data files from the school system and import them directly into their home subscription of DDtrac, enabling them to maintain a comprehensive picture of their child's functioning across all settings.

The file upload facility was designed to allow users to attach supporting files like, IEPs, Behavior Plans, images, or samples of student work to relevant DDtrac goals, objectives or comments so that a richer picture of student performance or needs can be shared with other team members.