---
title: Preview Surface
framework: shadergraph
role: symbol
role_heading: ShaderGraph Node
path: shadergraph/surface/preview-surface
---

# Preview Surface

A MaterialX version of USD Preview Surface.

## Parameter Types

Parameter Types Parameter description Discussion The Preview Surface node produces a custom surface based on its input parameters. Connect the output of the Preview Surface node to the Custom Surface output of your material. Below is an example material that uses only the Preview Surface node to produce a gold-like texture and apply it to a sphere: