: The Maintenance Release (or datecode). PTC uses these codes to identify specific builds that include bug fixes and minor enhancements. While M140 is a specific older build, the final release for the Creo 3.0 lifecycle was M190 .
: The lifecycle for Creo 3.0 has been terminated, meaning it is no longer actively supported by PTC. PTC.Creo.3.0.M140-SSQ
: The major version of the software, originally released around June 2014 . It introduced "Unite Technology" for better multi-CAD data handling. : The Maintenance Release (or datecode)