I got my setting circles from this thread:
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...etting+circles
Just copy an appropriate file (there are plenty in the thread to choose from) and have it printed by a copy shop (these are fairly inexpensive) probably want it on A1 paper.
Get it laminated (about $20)
attach it to the base.
Set zero/360 to North
and off you go.
from memory it counts clockwise so that when 90* is at the cutout, the scope is pointing due East.
here is a photo of mine on a SW 10" (now sold)
The notch cut out is NOT on the observing side of the scope, it is in the front of the scope.
You gotta get up and look while you are re-aligning it to each object !
Small price to pay !
For altitude I used a digital incline meter form Bunnings (less than $30)
Not sure these are still available but others have found similar devices for similar prices (maybe even mentioned in that same thread).
Good Luck with it!
I found it extremely accurate and easy to locate items presuming:
A) you level the scope.
B) you get your zero degree alignment accurate
C) you have good software to give you accurate Alt Az co-ordinates (which are constantly changing of course)
You can get alt az from
www.tonightssky.com
or on the fly on several smart phone apps.