List index out of range OpenCV python

 Check Indexing for classNames:


Ensure that classNames is a list or array that contains names for all class IDs you're using. Typically, classNames is a list of class names corresponding to the IDs.

Ensure Correct Indexing:


The error indicates classId-1 is causing the issue. Ensure that classId values are within the range of indices for the classNames list. If classId values are starting from 1, then subtracting 1 to index into classNames should be fine as long as classId ranges from 1 to the length of classNames.

Verify classNames Length:


Ensure that the length of classNames matches the range of classId values.
Here's a step-by-step way to debug and potentially fix your code:

Check classNames Initialization
Ensure classNames is initialized properly and has the right number of entries. For example:

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classNames = ['person', 'bicycle', 'car', 'motorbike', 'airplane', ...]
Print Debug Information
Add some print statements to debug:

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print(f'classIds: {classIds}')
print(f'classNames: {classNames}')
This will show the actual values of classIds and classNames so you can see if there's a mismatch.

Update Code
Here’s an updated version of your code with additional checks:

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classIds, confs, bbox = net.detect(img, confThreshold=0.5)

if len(classIds) != 0:
    for classId, confidence, box in zip(classIds.flatten(), confs.flatten(), bbox):
        # Check if classId is within the valid range
        if 1 <= classId <= len(classNames):
            # Drawing rectangle and text
            cv2.rectangle(img, box, (255, 0, 0), thickness=2)
            text = classNames[classId-1].upper()
            cv2.putText(img, text, (box[0]+10, box[1]+30),
                        cv2.FONT_HERSHEY_COMPLEX, 1, (255, 0, 0), 2)
        else:
            print(f'Warning: classId {classId} is out of range.')
Additional Tips
Confirm classId Values: Make sure classId values from net.detect are in the expected range. They should match the indices of classNames.

Zero-Based Indexing: If classId starts from 0, then you don't need to subtract 1. Adjust accordingly:

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if 0 <= classId < len(classNames):
    text = classNames[classId].upper()
    # Rest of your code
By following these steps, you should be able to identify why the index is out of range and resolve the issue.

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