How can I rotate the xyz axis in TikZ using the tdplotsetmaincoords command?

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In summary, users of tikz may be interested to know that the z-axis is typically positioned where the x-axis is in 3D. While it can be renamed, this requires swapping coordinates and may affect the appearance. However, by utilizing the command \tdplotsetmaincoords, the xyz axis can be rotated to a desired angle without the need for coordinate swapping. This may be helpful for those looking to improve the appearance of their tikz diagrams.
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I am not sure if you all who use tikz are aware of this but here is what I figured out today.

I am sure those of you who use tikz know that when you do (x,y,z) the z axis is where the x-axis usually is in 3D. You could always rename it but then you have to remember to swap coordinates x and z. Additionally, the appearance would be nicer if we could rotate the axis.

[LATEXS]
\tdplotsetmaincoords{72}{120}
\begin{tikzpicture}[line join = round, line cap = round, >=triangle 45, tdplot_main_coords]
[/LATEXS]
This will set the xyz axis in the normal position with a better appearance. This way you don't have to swap the x and z in (x,y,z).
 
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Also, the angles can be changed to whatever you want.\end{tikzpicture}I hope this helps anyone who was looking for a way to rotate the xyz axis in tikz.
 

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