I have run into the same problem, seems if you change (play with) the resolution of your screen it does display the variable/constants, sometime!

The above was/is true for a MBPro.

Edited by user Tuesday, February 28, 2023 10:38:37 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Added information

Thanks Frednet & Tim.

I see I have build 1613, I probably have to wait for TurboCad to bless and release. If I resize the dialog, I can see what I've entered. The manual only has about two paragraphs on the feature. Is there any other tutorial or notes on how to make use of it?

As the manual states - when I add a constraint, it shows up in the Variables/Equations dialog. I cannot edit the value there, and when I change the drawing, the dialog is not updated. When do the equations get recalculated and linked back to the sketch?

-Eric

>> I cannot edit the value there,
Yes, you can edit and apply in the dialog.

>>When do the equations get recalculated and linked back to the sketch?
When you hit apply.

I enabled you access to the beta forum and WIP builds.

>>Is there any other tutorial or notes on how to make use of it?


Dimension and Constraints
Dimension and constraint tools are now available to manage the geometric relationships between 2D shapes. These relationships are used to remember design intent of 2D sketches, which typically drive 3D solids. Modifying any object within a system of constraints will update all other dependent objects accordingly.

Highlights of the Dimension and Constraint tools are implementation:
—Thirteen Geometric Constraints
—Dimension Constraints
—Variable and Equations
—Constraint Animation
—Auto Constrain
—Animate Dimension and Constraints



Video :Intro to Constraints http://www.masterviacad.com/videos/V11/v11videos.html



Tim

Edited by user Wednesday, March 1, 2023 11:40:11 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified