Here are some tips that will make HandyGraph work for you. To label Min, Max, and Zero only Under Label, choose Custom. Set the number of ticks to be greater than the absolute value of Min and Max. 3 Choose label every 8 ticks.
Scientific notation Be sure to choose an appropriate scale.
In most cases, you will want the scale to have the same exponent as Min, or perhaps one power of ten smaller. You may wish to alter the weights so that your axes are thicker than gridlines. When creating a graph, do not try to perfect the cursor position. After the graph has been drawn, you can select and drag it into the exact position. If you know the number of lines you want, here's the simplest way to create the right grid.