diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9d9d84b..eb96fd0 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -7,8 +7,8 @@
 
 
 
-# graphfunctions v1.2
-*(08 Oct 2024)*
+# graphfunctions v1.3
+*(11 Oct 2024)*
 
 A suite of programs to help enhance figures in Stata. The program is designed to be called by other programs, but it can be used as a standalone as well. The page will provide some minimum examples, but for the full scope of each program, see the relevant help files.
 
@@ -19,8 +19,8 @@ Currently, this package contains:
 |----| ---- | ---- | ----- |
 | [labsplit](#labsplit) | 1.1 | 28 Sep 2024 | Text wrapping |
 | [catspline](#catspline) | 1.0 | 04 Oct 2024 | Catmull-Rom splines |
-| [arc](#arc) | 1.0 | 08 Oct 2024 | Arcs between two points |
-
+| [arc](#arc) | 1.1 | 11 Oct 2024 | Arcs between two points |
+| [shapes](#shapes) | 1.0 | 11 Oct 2024 | Draw shapes |
 
 
 The programs here are designed/upgraded/bug-fixed on a needs basis, mostly to support other packages. If you have specific requests, or find major bugs, then please open an [issue](https://github.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions/issues).
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ SSC (**v1.0**):
 ssc install graphfunctions, replace
 ```
 
-GitHub (**v1.2**):
+GitHub (**v1.3**):
 
 ```stata
 net install graphfunctions, from("https://raw.githubusercontent.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions/main/installation/") replace
@@ -147,7 +147,7 @@ twoway ///
 
 
 ### arc
-*(v1.0: 08 Oct 2024)*
+*(v1.1: 11 Oct 2024)*
 
 Draw minor or major arcs between two points. The arc orientation and be switched using `swap`, and major arcs can be drawn using `major`.
 
@@ -210,6 +210,11 @@ twoway ///
 <img src="/figures/arc4.png" width="75%">
 
 
+### shapes
+*(v1.0: 11 Oct 2024)*
+
+
+
 ## Feedback
 
 Please open an [issue](https://github.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions/issues) to report errors, feature enhancements, and/or other requests.
@@ -217,6 +222,10 @@ Please open an [issue](https://github.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions/issues
 
 ## Change log
 
+**v1.3 (11 Oct 2024)**
+- `shapes` added.
+- `arc` bug fixes plus code cleanup.
+
 **v1.2 (08 Oct 2024)**
 - `arc` added.
 - Bug fixes in `labsplit`.
diff --git a/installation/arc.ado b/installation/arc.ado
index aa8e538..07408d7 100644
--- a/installation/arc.ado
+++ b/installation/arc.ado
@@ -1,6 +1,7 @@
-*! arc v1.0 (08 Oct 2024)
+*! arc v1.1 (11 Oct 2024)
 *! Asjad Naqvi (asjadnaqvi@gmail.com)
 
+* v1.1 (11 Oct 2024): Minor bug fixes.
 * v1.0 (08 Oct 2024): first release.
 
 
@@ -13,7 +14,7 @@ version 11
 	syntax, ///
 		x1(numlist max=1) y1(numlist max=1) ///  //  from
 		x2(numlist max=1) y2(numlist max=1) ///  //  to
-		[ n(real 80) RADius(numlist max=1 >0) major swap ]	///
+		[ n(real 40) RADius(numlist max=1 >0) major swap ]	///
 		[ genx(string) geny(string)	replace ]
 	
 
@@ -27,7 +28,6 @@ version 11
     local xm = (`x1' + `x2') / 2
     local ym = (`y1' + `y2') / 2
 
-
     // slope
     local dx = `x2' - `x1'
     local dy = `y2' - `y1'
@@ -40,8 +40,7 @@ version 11
 		display in yellow "Radius of `radius' assumed."
 	}
 	
-	
-    // Check that radius is valid
+    // validate the radius
     if `radius' <= `L'/2 {
 		local mychord = `L' / 2
         di as error "Radius must be greater than half the chord length. Half chord length for given coordinates = `mychord'"
@@ -51,39 +50,27 @@ version 11
 	return local chord  `L'
 	return local radius `radius'
 	
-    // Distance from midpoint to center
+    // distance from midpoint to center
     local h_dist = sqrt(`radius'^2 - (`L'/2)^2)	
 	
 	
-    // Determine the direction of the perpendicular bisector
+    // direction of the perpendicular bisector
     local ux_perp = -`dy' / `L'
     local uy_perp =  `dx' / `L'	
 	
 	local cross_prod = `dx' * `uy_perp' - `dy' * `ux_perp'
 	
-	// switch from left to right orientation
+	// swap left to right orientation
     if "`swap'" == "" {
-        if `cross_prod' > 0 {
-            local h = `xm' + `h_dist' * `ux_perp'
-            local k = `ym' + `h_dist' * `uy_perp'
-        }
-        else {
-            local h = `xm' - `h_dist' * `ux_perp'
-            local k = `ym' - `h_dist' * `uy_perp'
-        }
-    }
+		local h = `xm' + `h_dist' * `ux_perp'
+		local k = `ym' + `h_dist' * `uy_perp'
+	}
 	else {
-        if `cross_prod' < 0 {
-            local h = `xm' + `h_dist' * `ux_perp'
-            local k = `ym' + `h_dist' * `uy_perp'
-        }
-        else {
-            local h = `xm' - `h_dist' * `ux_perp'
-            local k = `ym' - `h_dist' * `uy_perp'
-        }
+		local h = `xm' - `h_dist' * `ux_perp'
+		local k = `ym' - `h_dist' * `uy_perp'
 	}
-	
 
+	
    // get the angles in order
    local angle_start = atan2(`y1' - `k', `x1' - `h')
    local angle_end   = atan2(`y2' - `k', `x2' - `h')
@@ -93,41 +80,36 @@ version 11
     if `angle_end'   < 0	local angle_end   = `angle_end'   + 2 * _pi
     
 
-
-	// minor (smaller arc) vs major (larger arc)
+	// correct for minor vs major arc
 	
 	if "`swap'"!= ""  {
 		if "`major'" != "" {
-			if (`angle_end' - `angle_start') < _pi     local angle_end = `angle_end' + 2 * _pi
+			if (`angle_end' - `angle_start') < _pi local angle_end = `angle_end' + 2 * _pi
 		}
 		else {
-			if (`angle_end' - `angle_start') > _pi     local angle_end = `angle_end' - 2 * _pi
+			if (`angle_end' - `angle_start') > _pi local angle_end = `angle_end' - 2 * _pi
 		}		
 	}
 	else {
 		if "`major'" != "" {
-			if (`angle_end' - `angle_start') > _pi 	   local angle_end = `angle_end' - 2 * _pi
-			if (`angle_end' - `angle_start') > 2 * _pi local angle_end = `angle_end' - 2 * _pi			
-
+			if (`angle_end' - `angle_start') > _pi 		local angle_end = `angle_end' - 2 * _pi
 		}
 		else {
-			if (`angle_end' - `angle_start') < _pi 	   local angle_end = `angle_end' + 2 * _pi	
-			if (`angle_end' - `angle_start') > 2 * _pi local angle_end = `angle_end' - 2 * _pi
+			if (`angle_end' - `angle_start') < _pi 		local angle_end = `angle_end' + 2 * _pi	
 		}
+		if (`angle_end' - `angle_start') > 2 * _pi 	local angle_end = `angle_end' - 2 * _pi		
 	}
-	
 
-    // angle segments
     local delta_theta = (`angle_end' - `angle_start') / (`n' - 1)
     
+	if _N < `n' set obs `n'
+	
 	tempvar theta
 	gen double `theta' = `angle_start' + (_n - 1) * `delta_theta'
 	
-	if _N < `n' set obs `n'
 	local xvar _x
 	local yvar _y
 	
-	
 	if "`genx'" != "" local xvar `genx'
 	if "`geny'" != "" local yvar `geny'		
 	
@@ -135,11 +117,10 @@ version 11
 		capture drop `xvar'
 		capture drop `yvar'
 	}
-	
+		
 	gen double `xvar' = `h' + `radius' * cos(`theta')
 	gen double `yvar' = `k' + `radius' * sin(`theta') 
-	
-    
+
 	return local xcirc = `h'
 	return local ycirc = `k'
 	
diff --git a/installation/arc.sthlp b/installation/arc.sthlp
index 94d974f..f75ebdb 100644
--- a/installation/arc.sthlp
+++ b/installation/arc.sthlp
@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 {smcl}
-{* 08Oct2024}{...}
+{* 11Oct2024}{...}
 {hi:help arc}{...}
 {right:{browse "https://github.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions":graphfunctions (GitHub)}}
 
@@ -53,8 +53,8 @@ More examples on {browse "https://github.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions":Gi
 
 {title:Package details}
 
-Version      : {bf:arc} v1.0 in {stata help graphfunctions:graphfunctions}
-This release : 08 Oct 2024
+Version      : {bf:arc} v1.1 in {stata help graphfunctions:graphfunctions}
+This release : 11 Oct 2024
 First release: 08 Oct 2024
 Repository   : {browse "https://github.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions":GitHub}
 Keywords     : Stata, graph, arcs
diff --git a/installation/graphfunctions.pkg b/installation/graphfunctions.pkg
index e0851c0..8c7fe3d 100644
--- a/installation/graphfunctions.pkg
+++ b/installation/graphfunctions.pkg
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-v 1.2
+v 1.3
 d {bf:GRAPHFUNCTIONS}: A collection of functions to extend graph functionality in Stata
 d
 d Requires: Stata version 11 or higher.
@@ -8,8 +8,9 @@ d KW: graphs
 d KW: figures
 d KW: text wrap
 d KW: splines
+d KW: shapes
 d
-d Distribution-Date: 20241008
+d Distribution-Date: 20241011
 d License: MIT
 d
 d Author: Asjad Naqvi (asjadnaqvi@gmail.com)
@@ -20,4 +21,6 @@ f labsplit.sthlp
 f catspline.ado
 f catspline.sthlp
 f arc.ado
-f arc.sthlp
\ No newline at end of file
+f arc.sthlp
+f shapes.ado
+f shapes.sthlp
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/installation/graphfunctions.sthlp b/installation/graphfunctions.sthlp
index f8d84d4..a2a8f82 100644
--- a/installation/graphfunctions.sthlp
+++ b/installation/graphfunctions.sthlp
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
 {smcl}
-{* 08Oct2024}{...}
+{* 11Oct2024}{...}
 {hi:help graphfunctions}{...}
-{right:{browse "https://github.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions":graphfunctions v1.2 (GitHub)}}
+{right:{browse "https://github.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions":graphfunctions v1.3 (GitHub)}}
 
 
 {title:GRAPH FUNCTIONS}: 
@@ -12,8 +12,9 @@ This package contains the following program(s):
 {hline}
 
 {stata help labsplit:labsplit}   Various options for wrapping labels.
-{stata help labsplit:catspline}  Generate Catmull-Rom splines.
-{stata help labsplit:arc}        Draw an arc between two points.
+{stata help catspline:catspline}  Generate Catmull-Rom splines.
+{stata help arc:arc}        Draw an arc between two points.
+{stata help shapes:shapes}     Draw shapes.
 
 {hline}
 
@@ -32,21 +33,21 @@ Please submit bugs, errors, feature requests on {browse "https://github.com/asja
 
 Suggested citation guidlines for this package:
 
-Naqvi, A. (2024). Stata package "graphfunctions" version 1.2. Release date 08 October 2024. https://github.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions.
+Naqvi, A. (2024). Stata package "graphfunctions" version 1.3. Release date 11 October 2024. https://github.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions.
 
 @software{graphfunctions,
    author = {Naqvi, Asjad},
    title = {Stata package ``graphfunctions''},
    url = {https://github.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions},
-   version = {1.2},
-   date = {2024-10-08}
+   version = {1.3},
+   date = {2024-10-11}
 }
 
 
 {title:Package details}
 
-Version      : {bf:graphfunctions} v1.2
-This release : 08 Oct 2024
+Version      : {bf:graphfunctions} v1.3
+This release : 11 Oct 2024
 First release: 28 Sep 2024
 Repository   : {browse "https://github.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions":GitHub}
 License      : {browse "https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT":MIT}
diff --git a/installation/shapes.ado b/installation/shapes.ado
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..ebf9906
--- /dev/null
+++ b/installation/shapes.ado
@@ -0,0 +1,56 @@
+*! shapes v1.0 (11 Oct 2024)
+*! Asjad Naqvi (asjadnaqvi@gmail.com)
+
+* v1.0 (11 Oct 2024): first release.
+
+
+cap program drop shapes
+
+program define shapes
+ 
+version 11
+	gettoken left 0: 0, parse(", ")
+
+	if "`left'" == "circle" {
+		_circle `0'
+	}
+	
+end
+
+
+
+program define _circle 
+ version 11
+
+ 	syntax [,  n(real 6) ROtate(real 0) RADius(real 10) ]
+
+	
+quietly {	
+	if _N < `n' set obs `n'
+
+		local rotate = `rotate' * _pi / 180  	
+		
+		tempvar _seq _angle
+		
+		gen `_seq' = _n
+		gen double `_angle' = (`_seq' * 2 * _pi / `n') + `rotate'
+
+		gen double _x = `radius' * cos(`_angle')	
+		gen double _y = `radius' * sin(`_angle')	
+
+
+	expand 2 if `_seq'== 1
+	set obs `=_N+1'  // pad a row in case more rows are added.
+	gen _id = _n
+	
+	order _id
+}
+
+
+end
+
+
+
+
+
+
diff --git a/installation/shapes.sthlp b/installation/shapes.sthlp
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..e16d489
--- /dev/null
+++ b/installation/shapes.sthlp
@@ -0,0 +1,79 @@
+{smcl}
+{* 11Oct2024}{...}
+{hi:help shapes}{...}
+{right:{browse "https://github.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions":graphfunctions (GitHub)}}
+
+{hline}
+
+{title:shapes}: A program for generating shapes. 
+
+
+
+{marker syntax}{title:Syntax}
+
+Generic syntax:
+
+{p 8 15 2}
+{cmd:shapes} circle, {cmd:[} {cmd:n}({it:int}) {cmd:n}({it:int}) {cmdab:ro:tate}({it:degrees}) {cmdab:rad:ius}({it:num}) {cmd:]} 
+
+Generates three variables {it:_id}, {it:_x}, {it:_y}.
+
+
+{synoptset 36 tabbed}{...}
+{synopthdr}
+{synoptline}
+
+{p2coldent : {opt rad:ius(num)}}Specify the radius length. Default is {opt rad(10)}.{p_end}
+
+{p2coldent : {opt n(int)}}Number of equi distant points in a circle. Default is {opt n(6)} which generate a hexagon. Option {opt n(4)} will yield a square.{p_end}
+
+{p2coldent : {opt ro:tate(degrees)}}Rotate the shape by {it:degrees}. Default is {opt ro(0)}.{p_end}
+
+{synoptline}
+{p2colreset}{...}
+
+
+{title:Examples}
+
+Generate data:
+{stata shapes circle, n(8) ro(22.5) rad(8)}
+
+{stata twoway (connected _y _x), xsize(1) ysize(1) aspect(1) xlabel(-10 10) ylabel(-10 10)}
+
+More examples on {browse "https://github.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions":GitHub}.
+
+
+{title:Package details}
+
+Version      : {bf:shapes} v1.0 in {stata help graphfunctions:graphfunctions}
+This release : 11 Oct 2024
+First release: 11 Oct 2024
+Repository   : {browse "https://github.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions":GitHub}
+Keywords     : Stata, graph, shapes
+License      : {browse "https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT":MIT}
+
+Author       : {browse "https://github.com/asjadnaqvi":Asjad Naqvi}
+E-mail       : asjadnaqvi@gmail.com
+Twitter/X    : {browse "https://x.com/AsjadNaqvi":@AsjadNaqvi}
+
+
+{title:Feedback}
+
+Please submit bugs, errors, feature requests on {browse "https://github.com/asjadnaqvi/stata-graphfunctions/issues":GitHub} by opening a new issue.
+
+
+{title:Citation guidelines}
+
+See {stata help graphfunctions:graphfunctions}.
+
+
+{title:Other packages}
+
+{psee}
+    {helpb arcplot}, {helpb alluvial}, {helpb bimap}, {helpb bumparea}, {helpb bumpline}, {helpb circlebar}, {helpb circlepack}, {helpb clipgeo}, {helpb delaunay}, {helpb graphfunctions}, {helpb joyplot}, 
+	{helpb marimekko}, {helpb polarspike}, {helpb sankey}, {helpb schemepack}, {helpb spider}, {helpb splinefit}, {helpb streamplot}, {helpb sunburst}, {helpb ternary}, {helpb treecluster}, {helpb treemap}, {helpb trimap}, {helpb waffle}
+
+or visit {browse "https://github.com/asjadnaqvi":GitHub}.
+
+
+