Load FXML in initialize() - java

I'm creating my first JavaFX application, and I'm doing OK so far. I'm just encountering one problem.
For displaying and loading FXML files I'm using a VistaNavigator class found on StackOverflow:
public static void loadVista(String fxml) {
try {
mainController.setVista(
FXMLLoader.load(
VistaNavigator.class.getResource(
fxml
)
)
);
} catch (IOException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
}
I have a ScanController, which receives input from the keyboard and checks a ticket ID based on this input. When the ticket is OK, it loads "scan-success.fxml", otherwise it loads "scan-failure.xml", each of these FXML-files have an own controller. I'm loading the success FXML like this:
VistaNavigator.loadVista(VistaNavigator.VISTA_SCAN_SUCCESS);
This is working great. The Success-FXML page is showing and the ScanSuccessController is loading. In the initialize() method of ScanSuccessController.java I have the following code snippet:
try {
Thread.sleep(2000); //1000 milliseconds is one second.
VistaNavigator.loadVista(VistaNavigator.VISTA_SCAN_HOME);
} catch(InterruptedException ex) {
Thread.currentThread().interrupt();
}
So I would like to show the success-page for about 2 seconds, and then head back to the home screen (scan-home.fxml with controller ScanHomeController.java) to scan some more tickets. However, when executing this code, just 'nothing' happens, no exception and no change of FXML-file.
When I try to load a new vista after clicking a button (in an EventHandler) it works great.
I can imagine that JavaFX is not able to load a new FXML-file before the controller has been fully initialised, but cannot figure out where to put this line of code..
I hope someone can help me out with this.

What about this:
#Override
public void initialize(URL url, ResourceBundle rb) {
Timeline timeline=new Timeline();
timeline.getKeyFrames().add(new KeyFrame(Duration.seconds(2),
e->VistaNavigator.loadVista(VistaNavigator.VISTA_SCAN_HOME)));
timeline.play();
}
Note that by using a Timeline everything runs in the JavaFX thread.

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onAction="#addMyo" >
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}
} catch (Exception e) {
System.err.println("Error: ");
e.printStackTrace();
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}
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What is best way to pass object in JavaFX scene

(note, what i newbie in java)
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For example, i have class, which waits for data by server; main class and 2 javafx windows.
Let it looks like this:
Listener.java.
Let it work at another thread. When we got "nelo" from server, then it'll means, what user not logged it, and then, we should open Login Window
// some package
// some imports
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}
}
public void handle()
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Okay, there nothing weird. Just simple class for listening.
But here my troubles started. I try to explain it. (previosly, Sorry for bad english, i still learn this language)
Lets create login window (imagine that fxml file and controller created :) ):
// some package
// some imports
public class WindowLogin extends Application{
private Stage stage;
#Override
public void start(Stage primaryStage) throws Exception {
stage = new Stage();
try {
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fxmlLoader.setLocation(location);
fxmlLoader.setBuilderFactory(new JavaFXBuilderFactory());
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Scene scene = new Scene(root);
stage.setScene(scene);
stage.show();
} catch (IOException e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
}
public void show(){
launch();
}
}
So, when user open application, client will try connect to server.
If connection success, then server ask client for auth (Show login window). Next - user enter login and pass and click "Login" button. (Login Window show some indication of proccess). If auth success - Hide login, else - show some info in window.
As a result, i need access from Listener to Login window Controller. i.e. as i wrote before - different answer from server - different elements displayed.
How i can realize access to LoginWindowController ?
Thanks in advance
I will give you basic guidance for each task:
Connection
If connection with the server is successful then:
Platform.runLater(new Runnable() {
public void run() {
try {
WindowLogin login = new WindowLogin();
login.start(new Stage());
} catch (Exception e) {
e.printStackTrace();
}
}
});
Login
Error
You set a blank label on the WindowController and if the user cound't autheticate, than you fill this label.
Succesful login
You could use the same Platform.runLater as I used it before, or you could do something using stackpane and changing it's order ( I strongly recommend to use the Platform.runLater).

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