open-compass / open-compass/VLMEvalKit

Inconsistent max_new_tokens

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Description

Across different LMMs the max new token is different .
I believe we should have a consistent MAX_NEW_TOKENS across the project, set to 512 or 1024

If it makes sense, I can create a PR to modify all of them

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No files, entry points, or tests are named. Start by locating each LMM implementation's max_new_tokens setting and compare the current values across models. Confirm whether 512 or 1024 is the intended project-wide value; done means the affected implementations use the agreed consistent setting.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
machine-learning
Issue type
Refactor
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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