This is a follow up question for this question:
VS2012 return to a normal TFS checkin window?
I've used the solution of creating a new command which was added to the Tools menu, but using this option opens the Pending Changes window as a new process which is closed when I'm done using it. Is there a way to leave it open permanently like you could in 2010 (where it was simply docked at the bottom of the screen near the Output, Errors etc.) ?