---
title: "init(circleOfRadius:)"
framework: spritekit
role: symbol
role_heading: Initializer
path: "spritekit/skshapenode/init(circleofradius:)"
---

# init(circleOfRadius:)

Creates a shape node with a circular path centered on the node’s origin.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init(circleOfRadius radius: CGFloat)
```

## Parameters

- `radius`: The radius of the circle.

## Return Value

Return Value A new shape node.