Another cam degree question

Do I set lash tight (to zero) for purposes of degreeing then cam? (when dealing with a mechanical cam, that is)
but I bought that proform tool, (dial indicator) that sets right on the cam in place of a lifter. and I still have the head off. so I guess that original question no longer matters/// but the answer might help "somebody else" that might happen on this thread.

and Rusty.... you aren't the one that turned this thread sideways, it wasn't "your bad".
In fact you answered my original Q, in post #2 above!