So you can specify the field names, well, maybe even a couple of other properties. All properties are still set to be impossible, it will be the same setting properties, as in the field. Is that set for all the same properties?..
Generally I do not see the point to develop an alternative mechanism to specify properties for the fields.

I think what you are referring to is the way many SQL editors allow programmers to define columns in a view. I think it would be great to have "Field View" for any form that lists the fields going down the page and key attributes such as datatype going across the page. It would be useful for more than Xpages as it would allow me a convenient way to review the field attributes on a form a pick up things that might otherwise get missed. If Form Fields represent a data schema lets have similar tools to most other products for editing a data schema.