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

# init(ellipseIn:)

Creates a shape node with an elliptical path that fills the specified rectangle.

## Declaration

```swift
convenience init(ellipseIn rect: CGRect)
```

## Parameters

- `rect`: A rectangle, relative to the node’s origin.

## Return Value

Return Value A new shape node.

## See Also

### Creating an Ellipse Shape

- [init(ellipseOf:)](spritekit/skshapenode/init(ellipseof:).md)