Hi
The 'Plugins -> Draw covariances" plugin operates on selected variables. It seems like you have not selected the two (or more) variables for which you want covariances.
The selection tool is the "hand" in the toolbar to the left. A single finger for "select variables one at a time". All fingers for "Select all", and basically a fist for "deselect all".
I hope this helps!
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