you can also use the expression Function.Call() which will trigger the function and return its value in the expression
"Function expressions
Call
Call a function directly from an expression. The expression returns the return value that was set in the function, or 0 if no return value was set. Additional parameters can optionally be added after the name of the function, e.g. Function.Call("CreateEnemy", 123, 456)."
https://www.scirra.com/manual/149/function