completely replacing entity graphics

[CyberWizard2261]

I want to replace the graphics of an entity (in this case a chest) with a custom animation, I know how to make an animation on top of the entity but my custom animation has transparent parts so I want to make the entity invisible after it is placed, do anyone know how to do it?

[DaveMcW]

Set filename = "__core__/graphics/empty.png"

[CyberWizard2261]

I actually wanted to be able to see the building when placing it and make it invisible after. The solution I found was to replace the entity with an invisible one and attach the animation to it
If anyone knows of a better way to do it please tell me