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The possibilities for monitoring phase transitions in single crystals using limited sections of data are considered. Specifically, the novel technique of monitoring phase transitions using a single three-dimensional data frame measured by the time-of-flight Laue technique has been investigated using simulations. These have shown there is real potential in this technique, allowing `dynamic' measurements of single-crystal materials. The time-of-flight Laue technique is shown to be of particular utility in this area and the possibilities for single-shot monitoring of phase transitions are assessed, evaluated and discussed.