The term view means the right understanding of the Buddhist path.
Meditation is the actual practice, and conduct is the discipline necessary to stay on the path.
The view is a very profound guide to meditation. Without proper knowledge of the teachings, many obstacles arise due to mistakes in the practice. Naturally, if you do not know anything about meditation you won't recognize them as mistakes. This is why before you start practicing, you should develop correct understanding. Then you can recognize obstacles and the meditation will progress.