Input and output buffers for database files have the same format. When you specify input, the fields that are defined as either INPUT or BOTH in the externally described database file are included in the type definition. When you specify both, the fields that are defined as either INPUT, OUTPUT, or BOTH are included in the type definition.
If all the fields are defined as BOTH or INPUT, only one type definition structure is generated in the type definition.
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