starting at the filling portion>

I fill my shocks with the desired weight oil to just over half full.
I actuate the shock shaft so the air under the piston is evacuated.
This may take several minutes.
once the trapped air is released (to the best of my patience)
I fill the shock so the oil is just cresting above the top of the shock body.
I now let them sit (set) so the air goes to the top and escapes (some taping or moving of the shaft may be required)
I tighten down the shock cap.
(I do an initial check at this point by moving the shaft up, it should go about 75-80% into the body before the pressure is too great)

While pushing the rod into the body of the shock
(usually holding the cap in one hand and pusing down - the shaft rod end is on my pit towel on my leg or the work table)
I slowly losen the bleeder cap while still maintaining pressure on the shock.
Once the screw is lose enough you should get a "spew" of air followed by the excess oil leaking out of the hole, and the shaft will bottom out.
This can be done without bleeder caps by loosening the the shock cap following the same guildlines... but the bleeder screw is sooooo much easier.

BEFORE you let up the pressure on the shock, tighten the bleeder cap down.

Check for rebound.

if its too much, simply let them set a few more minutes and redo the bleed process.

if its too soft (too little) add more oil and repeat.

I hope this is what you were asking about. I could be way off.