Normally, when you activate and use a tool, the tool becomes inactive and its parameters disappear when you have finished using it. You can also activate a tool such that it stays active, allowing you to use it multiple times without having to re-activate it each time. For example, use this option on the Add Pulldown tool to add pulldown to several clips. You can do this with any A/V tool.
To activate a tool and keep it active after use: