Can't color particles

[Gwrath]

I am trying to color my x-particles with an octane material.

I have the object tag on the emitter and can see the particles, however they only appear grey/off white. If I apply a material to the emitter nothing happens, I see no update in the live viewer.

I used to be able to do this to apply the material, has something changed in 2.25 R3?

Thanks for the info.

[aoktar]

a few samples

[elihu252]

a few samples

Dude.. So helpful. Thank you.