Where does the DITA menu call the templates from?

Frame 11

DITA 1.2

I'm trying to create a DITA topic (as opposed to a task, reference, or concept) that contains task, reference, and concept elements. I have my template created but when I try to open a topic from the DITA menu, my new template is not being used.

I have looked in the DITA Options and I don't see anything there that gives me any clue.

Does anyone else have a clue?

Thanks in advance.

Marsha