How to change annotations indices in memory without changing the dataset locally? about yolov5

[glenn-jocher]

Hello! 😊

Absolutely, you can achieve this by tweaking the dataset loading part of the code, specifically in the datasets.py file. Before your data is passed into the training loop, you can adjust the class indices on the fly. Here's a quick snippet to give you an idea:

for label in labels:
    if label[0] == 1:  # Change vans to cars
        label[0] = 0
    elif label[0] == 3 or label[0] == 4:  # Combine people and pedestrian classes
        label[0] = 2
    # Adjust indices for other classes accordingly

Place this snippet right after the labels for your images are loaded and before they are used for training. This way, you modify the annotations in memory without altering your dataset locally.

Remember, changes made this way are not permanent and will reset each time the data is loaded for training. Ensure this adjustment aligns with your data handling policies and practices.

Happy coding! 😊

[killich8]

Hello @glenn-jocher

Thank you very much for your response.
I can't find the file datasets.py

[glenn-jocher]

Hello! 😊

My apologies for any confusion. The correct file to look for modifications would be in your YOLOv5 setup; it's likely named slightly differently or the functionality could be encapsulated somewhere within the data loading and preprocessing mechanisms.

For adjusting labels in YOLOv5, you'd typically look into the dataset loading section, which as of the latest versions, involves modifying the behavior within the load function that pertains to dataset handling, potentially in files like load.py or similar.

If you're navigating the latest structure and still can't locate the precise spot for this adjustment, I'd recommend reviewing the documentation or exploring the source where datasets are loaded and preprocessed. Understanding how data flows through these starting points will give you a clear indication of where to implement the class index adjustments.

Keep the exploration going, and you're doing great! 😊