Call "Link call" from function

[S0T0]

Is it possible to call "link call" from a function and then work with what it returns?

Thank you and take care!

[knolleary]

Hi @S0T0

No, it is not possible to do that.

[Colin]

Split the function in two and call the link in the middle.

[drmibell]

@S0T0

work with what it returns

If you really want everything in one function node (although not all in JavaScript), you could do this. Not seriously recommended.

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