What happened with the 'create from template' in Jira?

[Dustin Strange]

I used this previously, had created various templates and a user could just click the button from the side pane and then they were given options for the templates I had created, depending on the type of project and required fields for it (that were listed in the description).

I went to add a new template for this functionality and it seems as though the purpose and usage of this option has changed.  Now, you create an issue and then have the option to apply a template AFTER the fact.  

I need it to support the original functionality - I create a template and then others have the option of using the template to build their issue from the start, rather than create the issue, THEN apply the template and fill in the blanks.  It will still eventually work out the same but it adds a different step and a few more unnecessary clicks. 

Anyone have any insight?  Or even understand what I'm asking/needing to do here? :)