I disagree, it DOES matter what You call it, sloppy terminology has no place in technical discussion. Dot-to-Dot is NOT straight-up! I agree that if the OP is going to check it, He will ultimately end up at the correct ICL, but that's NOT what was asked.
The answer is;
1) YES the advance is almost always ground-in to the cam per spec sheet
2) NO don't start by installing it 6deg advanced using whatever adjustable method You are employing. Start with a -0- adv setting, check & correct as needed.
And for God's sakes, STOP YELLING EVERYBODY!!!! LOL!,........
