# Rebar cover reference

**Rebar cover reference** is a parameter in all rebar tabs. It allows users to change the plane in which the position of the rebar is calculated.

Below is seen the default option where two bars are created with Edge cover being calculated for each of them separately:

![](/files/JRciox4zLUW6er7g2Rlf)

Of course, the default does not fit every situation, so you can change as needed. Based on your settings, you can get the following results:

![](/files/KEUrYpS3VNJ1a8gpLiv7)


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