Converting Lat/Lon to MGRS in pure Python?

[NickJacob]

Hello All,

Anyone out there ever tried converting lat/long coordinates to MGRS purely in Python (without referencing anything compiled)? Attempting to find a solution for converting coordinates at ArcGIS for Desktop 9.3 in an easily sharable script and/or toolbox.

Thanks in advance to anyone that can help with this!
-Nick

[MathewCoyle]

I'm sure it is possible, just not sure how feasible. You could try starting here to get ideas. Java and Python have a strong enough relationship that it should be fairly easy to cross over.

http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/library/j-coordconvert/

[ThaiTruong]

Here is a library for Python:
http://pypi.python.org/pypi/mgrs#downloads

[MathewCoyle]

Here is a library for Python:
http://pypi.python.org/pypi/mgrs#downloads

Well there you go. Python really can do anything. Just remember to get the right version for your python install. (2.5 for ArcGIS 9.3)

[NickJacob]

No no...

That's just a wrapper for a dll file.  I'm limited to pure Python or an out of the box ESRI solution at 9.3 excluding Military Analyst.

Is there a way to do it through a transformation or projection maybe?

[ThaiTruong]

No no...

That's just a wrapper for a dll file.  I'm limited to pure Python or an out of the box ESRI solution at 9.3 excluding Military Analyst.

Is there a way to do it through a transformation or projection maybe?

You need to have Convert Coordinates in File Tool from Military Analyst, Nick!