Can't call Function that returns a value

(I'm still getting used to the C3 functions, so I may be missing something obvious)

I have a function called "SetNextRoom" which (among other things) is supposed to return a number. I've set its return type to "Number.

But when I try to reference this function, it doesn't appear on the function list with the others.

And when I set the return type to "None", it suddenly appears on the list.

I'm used to this in C2 — am I missing something?

Thanks for the quick reply!

But if these functions can only be called as expressions, doesn't that mean they can't be used for anything else (actions like changing animation, adjusting effects, etc)?

If I understand right, it just means you can't call a return-value function without caring about its return value (Logical, sure, but C2 gave you a lot more flexibility)

In C2 I'm sure that I could call this function without worrying about its return value:

But in C3, it seems like I have to do this:

Yeah, I made a post about it:

construct.net/en/forum/construct-3/general-discussion-7/why-not-possible-call-150368

Personally, I think it's a totally unnecessary restriction.

Ah sorry! I missed your topic when I was looking around.

It does seem unnecessary. I'm not sure the fear of clogged-up function lists is worth taking away flexibility or imposing a coding style.